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LOA 46X

2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,716 mi
Last recorded105,716 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOA 46X
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 105,716 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 105,716 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 104,253 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 104,253 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 102,557 miles

Engine under trays fitted not allowing full view

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body covered in under seal

Fail 5 Nov 2021 102,557 miles

Engine under trays fitted not allowing full view

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under body covered in under seal

Pass 18 Jul 2020 102,535 miles

surface corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 20 Jul 2019 102,385 miles

Oil leak

Sligght play in n/s/f lower ball joint

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 21 Jul 2018 97,043 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 22 Jul 2017 93,596 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,926 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side from brake hose to brake upper brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side around jacking points (2.4.A.3)

engine light on

Pass 20 Jul 2015 92,440 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 92,440 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 90,257 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 90,257 miles

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pads in poor condition alround

Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,690 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 78,339 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 78,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight 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)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,004 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 61,020 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 60,516 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 60,516 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 57,465 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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LOA 46X is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LOA 46X, 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 LOA 46X registered?

LOA 46X is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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