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X734 VJK

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

108,591 mi
Last recorded108,591 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX734 VJK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 108,591 miles

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

Rear Differential bush perished

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 108,591 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Differential bush perished

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 92,257 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 92,248 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 82,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,843 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 72,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint which attaches to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when on full right lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture suspension arm pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 66,578 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 66,577 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,553 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 66,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,493 miles

Brake discs corroded

Front wipers slightly worn

Metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,295 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 66,293 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,151 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 66,133 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault Traction control light staying on. (3.4.1c)

Brake wear warning lamp is on.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,676 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 64,664 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,215 miles

Rear suspension arms are corroding.

Some metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 63,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension arms are corroding.

Some metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,851 miles

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Traction control & brake warning lights are on.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 60,844 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Traction control & brake warning lights are on.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,572 miles

N/s wiper rubber is deteriorating & only just acceptable.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,759 miles

Front tyres are close to the limit.

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 53,531 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 53,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,364 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 45,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 39,496 miles

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

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

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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X734 VJK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 X734 VJK, 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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X734 VJK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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