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W94 JSL

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,289 mi
Last recorded98,289 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW94 JSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 98,289 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 94,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,099 miles

under body surface rust

Pass 1 Jul 2015 90,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 90,864 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 84,966 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 84,966 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 75,865 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,988 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,884 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,059 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough

front brake discs pitted

front wipers smearing slightly

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 31 Aug 2010 66,047 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough

front brake discs pitted

front wipers smearing slightly

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,886 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 63,886 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,569 miles

All brake hose slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slightl play in steering rack

Fail 26 Feb 2009 59,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All brake hose slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slightl play in steering rack

Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,620 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 44,124 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 44,124 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W94 JSL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W94 JSL, 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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W94 JSL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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