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L3 TKM

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,359 mi
Last recorded105,359 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 TKM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 105,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 102,501 miles

6 High level stop lamp bulbs not working

Fail 26 Jul 2024 102,500 miles

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

6 High level stop lamp bulbs not working

Pass 8 Aug 2023 101,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 96,922 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 88,442 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 87,891 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,474 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2018 86,748 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 86,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 85,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 84,168 miles

offside front lower anti roll bar bush is slightly deteriorated

slight dent in nearside front inner wheel bearing

stone chips in screen

surface corrosion both rear outer sills. they are soft but not yet weakened or holed

Pass 25 Oct 2014 83,217 miles

Fuel Cap Seal is slightly perished

Stone chips in Screen

Pass 12 Oct 2013 81,955 miles

chips in screen

fuel cap seal is perished

slight play in lower steering U.J

Pass 20 Oct 2012 80,428 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 79,170 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 79,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 78,199 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 77,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 75,649 miles

nearside rear tyre wear to inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,590 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 67,533 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 82,641 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 82,603 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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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L3 TKM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L3 TKM, 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 L3 TKM registered?

L3 TKM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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