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2000 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

39,462 mi
Last recorded39,462 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 BPG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 39,462 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe has been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 39,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe has been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 39,367 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 39,233 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 39,132 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 39,027 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 38,940 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 38,940 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 38,746 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 38,746 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres are worn heavily on the inside edges

Pass 9 May 2017 38,538 miles

advise both front tyres worn low, slight cracking and tyre date 2005

Fail 9 May 2017 38,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise all tyre years 2004/2005

advise cracking to all four tyres

advise wear to both front tyres

Pass 9 May 2016 38,324 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 38,295 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,949 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,687 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,258 miles

Advise cracking to all four tyres and are just acceptable.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 37,258 miles

Advise cracking to all four tyres and are just acceptable.

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,497 miles

Advise both front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 35,497 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Advise both front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 33,459 miles

Advise N/S/R Tyre is wearing on inner edge but is acceptable.

Advise boot full.

Advise both front tyes are wearing on inside and outside edge but are acceptable.

Advise cracking to N/S/R Tyre but is not showing ply chords.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 33,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Advise N/S/R Tyre is wearing on inner edge but is acceptable.

Advise boot full.

Advise both front tyes are wearing on inside and outside edge but are acceptable.

Advise cracking to N/S/R Tyre but is not showing ply chords.

Advise front brake disc's are slightly pitted due to standing.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,752 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,162 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,670 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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S555 BPG is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S555 BPG, 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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S555 BPG is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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