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X78 BJB

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,812 mi
Last recorded91,812 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 BJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 91,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking in tread of all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 91,812 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Nearside catch not working (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking in tread of all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,183 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms, rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside rear, nearside rear & offside front slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,001 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms, rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 88,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,384 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside brake low & slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 88,308 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 88,308 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure Movement in seat tracks (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 87,914 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,001 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 87,001 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 86,177 miles

Slight ooze of fluid from nearside rear shock absorber

Slight wear in both front lower arms rear bushings

Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,724 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Nov 2015 85,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,304 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 83,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 83,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 82,459 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,216 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 79,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,673 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 73,673 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 70,609 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 70,609 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,696 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 62,474 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,407 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 53,614 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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X78 BJB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X78 BJB, 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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X78 BJB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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