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W524 JPA

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,498 mi
Last recorded49,498 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 JPA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 49,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 49,492 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 48,680 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 47,244 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 45,014 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 43,532 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 41,681 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 41,096 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 40,064 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 39,527 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 37,519 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing inside 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 35,345 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 31,132 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 29,406 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,657 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 24,688 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,688 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,635 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,383 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 12,740 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 10,790 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)

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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W524 JPA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W524 JPA, 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 W524 JPA registered?

W524 JPA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W524 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W524 JPA shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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