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S50 AUP

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,246 mi
Last recorded101,246 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 AUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 101,246 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 100,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 99,411 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 99,400 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 98,106 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 98,094 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 95,466 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 95,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,626 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 91,221 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 89,781 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 89,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster broken (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,052 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,731 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

replace rear tyres soon

Fail 12 Mar 2015 88,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

replace rear tyres soon

Pass 3 Mar 2014 87,532 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)

advice replace rearv tyres

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,255 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 86,538 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 80,506 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 75,683 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 69,546 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 62,367 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 62,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 55,565 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,217 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 49,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S50 AUP is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S50 AUP, 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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S50 AUP is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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