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L12 ERL

2000 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,726 mi
Last recorded10,726 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 ERL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 10,726 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 10,427 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 10,427 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 9,895 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 9,655 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 9,021 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 8,851 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 8,570 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 8,045 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 7,541 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 6,905 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 6,525 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 5,918 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 5,918 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 5,126 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 3,298 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 30 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 30 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 51,569 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 51,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 May 2007 45,231 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,079 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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L12 ERL is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L12 ERL, 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 L12 ERL registered?

L12 ERL is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is L12 ERL safe to buy?

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