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S23 JAB

2000 BMW Z3

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,023 mi
Last recorded33,023 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 JAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 33,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 32,712 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 32,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 32,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 32,225 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 31,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 31,571 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 30,859 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 30,440 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 29,982 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 29,982 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 29,479 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 28,992 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,362 miles

Offside Rear 2 x nails in tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,983 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,566 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,817 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,213 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,931 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,437 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 21,863 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,762 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 19,744 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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S23 JAB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S23 JAB, 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 S23 JAB registered?

S23 JAB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is S23 JAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 JAB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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