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A5 XES

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,401 mi
Last recorded83,401 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XES
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 83,401 miles

Nearside Front upper shock bush split slightly

Offside Front upper shock bush split slightly

headlamp lens cloudy and beam image poor

Pass 21 May 2024 83,339 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 83,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,149 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 83,033 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 83,030 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,885 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 79,222 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,281 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,399 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 74,399 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,172 miles

Both rear wheel tubeless valves badly perished

Nearside rear handbrake cable mount broken but cable still secure

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,494 miles

o/s handbrake performance poor

Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,252 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 56,060 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,473 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,211 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 44,211 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,554 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 36,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 31,167 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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A5 XES is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 A5 XES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 XES registered?

A5 XES is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is A5 XES safe to buy?

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