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S5 OBM

2000 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,759 mi
Last recorded22,759 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 OBM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 22,759 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 22,629 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 22,540 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 22,499 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 22,387 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 22,260 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 22,128 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 22,040 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear top shock absorber rubber mountings (2.4.F.3)

Both front tyres perished and OSF worn on both edges

Pass 4 May 2016 21,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 21,716 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 21,716 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Both front tyres perishing on treads

Pass 2 May 2014 21,389 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 18,883 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 18,555 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,550 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 17,019 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 16,450 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 15,810 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 15,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OBM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OBM, 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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What year was S5 OBM registered?

S5 OBM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is S5 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 OBM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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