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S500 BMB

2000 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,065 mi
Last recorded74,065 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 BMB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 74,065 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 73,422 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 72,919 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 71,777 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 71,777 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,107 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 70,457 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,459 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,889 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 66,352 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 66,109 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2016 66,109 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,796 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2014 65,525 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 64,678 miles

q/s tie rod has slight play

verticleaim not working

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,314 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

slight play in os inner rack joint

Fail 25 Jan 2011 57,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

slight play in os inner rack joint

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,855 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 52,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 57,036 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 49,359 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,359 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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S500 BMB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S500 BMB, 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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S500 BMB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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