2000 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S23 JAB
2000 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 2000. Recorded mileage 33,567 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S23 JAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 33,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S23 JAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW Z3 (S23 JAB) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
S23 JAB Mileage History
- 06/10/202332,494 mi
- 07/10/202432,707 mi+213 mi
- 18/10/202432,712 mi+5 mi
- 29/09/202533,023 mi+311 mi
- 22/09/202633,567 mi+544 mi
Average of roughly 362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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