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W521 ORM

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,180 mi
Last recorded134,180 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 ORM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 134,180 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 133,794 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 133,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 133,578 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 132,479 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 130,008 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 130,008 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,573 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 127,572 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 124,602 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 121,780 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 121,780 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 118,714 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 116,457 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 113,244 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 31 Jan 2015 110,051 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 107,829 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 107,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 104,599 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 99,529 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 95,450 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 91,943 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 91,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 89,615 miles

advise n/s/f tyre 1mm on edge split in tread.

advise slight play in rack on o/s/f

Pass 11 Mar 2008 85,830 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 80,359 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 67,838 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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W521 ORM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W521 ORM, 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 W521 ORM registered?

W521 ORM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W521 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W521 ORM shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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