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W523 ORM

2000 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,398 mi
Last recorded62,398 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 ORM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 62,398 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 62,229 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 62,225 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 61,339 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 60,817 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 60,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,060 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,248 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 58,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,820 miles

side skirts fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,807 miles

condition of n/s/r h/brake cable

rear brake pads

Pass 9 May 2011 58,730 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,302 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,049 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,656 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W523 ORM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W523 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 W523 ORM registered?

W523 ORM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 April 2000.

Is W523 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W523 ORM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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