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S5 NJT

2000 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,314 mi
Last recorded48,314 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 NJT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 48,314 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering column rubber coupling has slight play.

Offside Rear Hand brake cable bracket detached.

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has general corrosion underside.

Pass 21 Jul 2025 47,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 46,397 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 45,315 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shockers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 43,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

sill covers fitted ns/os

Fail 19 Jul 2022 43,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

sill covers fitted ns/os

Pass 16 Jul 2021 40,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,729 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 40,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,098 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s and o/s (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 38,060 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s and o/s (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front arms corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 36,524 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 35,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,194 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,770 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 32,765 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,460 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,084 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,272 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,393 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,538 miles

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

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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S5 NJT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S5 NJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 NJT registered?

S5 NJT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is S5 NJT safe to buy?

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