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S50 ESK

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

124,460 mi
Last recorded124,460 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 124,460 miles

Both sills corroding but structurally ok

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 123,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sills corroding at rear

Pass 8 Nov 2023 123,372 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 123,372 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 122,727 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 122,723 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play offside end of steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 121,148 miles

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

slight oil leak coming from underside

Pass 27 Oct 2020 119,166 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 117,827 miles

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 115,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 115,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front suspension bump stops perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 114,294 miles

Central Front Oil leak bottom of engine ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 112,082 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim low adjuster seized just passes mot

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 109,866 miles

Differing load ratings on front tyres

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 109,816 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Differing load ratings on front tyres

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 107,555 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 107,555 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 104,057 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 104,057 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,184 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 102,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 99,179 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 9 Oct 2009 88,237 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 88,237 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,871 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 77,483 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 68,355 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 68,355 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 ESK 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 67.9%.

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

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