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W945 LKH

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,165 mi
Last recorded98,165 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW945 LKH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 98,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

corrosion in various places

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2024 98,037 miles

UNDERCARRIAG AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 24 Mar 2023 97,673 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 97,271 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 97,271 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 96,323 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 93,467 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 93,033 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 93,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 92,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 90,519 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 89,633 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 86,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2013 86,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2012 84,728 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 84,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 82,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front registration plate cracked

rear differential mounting bush/bonding slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2011 82,265 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front registration plate cracked

o/s/f seatbelt twisted across lap

rear differential mounting bush/bonding slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2010 79,396 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 1 Jun 2010 79,396 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,310 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 72,151 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 72,151 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 69,584 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 64,768 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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W945 LKH is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 70,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W945 LKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W945 LKH registered?

W945 LKH is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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