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L9 PRR

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,949 mi
Last recorded48,949 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 PRR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 48,949 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 48,694 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 48,308 miles

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

cut to ns sidewall

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 12 May 2022 48,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

cut to ns sidewall

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Feb 2021 47,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 47,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside & nearside tyre wearing on inner edges 245/40/17

Pass 15 May 2017 47,050 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking but not exposing cords

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

Offside rear tyre cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,252 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 44,596 miles

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

osr and nsr tyre has slight cracks

Pass 30 Oct 2012 42,394 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,343 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 41,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,157 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 40,728 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,728 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,282 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,017 miles

both rear tyer osf boll joint

Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,594 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 23,594 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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L9 PRR is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L9 PRR, 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 L9 PRR registered?

L9 PRR is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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