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S50 BVN

2000 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,014 mi
Last recorded92,014 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 BVN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 92,014 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 91,103 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 90,780 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 90,780 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 90,133 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,829 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 88,825 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,761 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,970 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,173 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 84,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,117 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,980 miles

fuel tank has move ment

rear coil springs short

rear hub nuts not locked

Fail 6 Jun 2012 68,980 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank has move ment

rear hub nuts not locked

Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,047 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 57,047 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2009 56,031 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,365 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 55,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,333 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 46,603 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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S50 BVN is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVN, 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 BVN is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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