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S14 OVE

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

26,904 mi
Last recorded26,904 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 OVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 26,904 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 26,774 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 26,567 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 26,260 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 26,140 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 26,079 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 25,940 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 25,753 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 25,306 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 24,671 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 24,166 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 23,832 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,448 miles

nearside front tyre is getting low on the inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,002 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,373 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,816 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,554 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,511 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 14,924 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,397 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 12,266 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

Pass 23 Jul 2005 10,416 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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S14 OVE is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S14 OVE, 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 S14 OVE registered?

S14 OVE is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is S14 OVE safe to buy?

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