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E5 MDR

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,486 mi
Last recorded71,486 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 MDR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 71,486 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 67,872 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 67,597 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 67,318 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both front side light lences damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 66,702 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,503 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,712 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 64,983 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,354 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,062 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 63,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 60,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,937 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 58,504 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,954 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,144 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,525 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 51,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,335 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,736 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,145 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,156 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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E5 MDR is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E5 MDR, 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 E5 MDR registered?

E5 MDR is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is E5 MDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 MDR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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