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400 NCX

2003 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,629 mi
Last recorded45,629 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 NCX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 45,629 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 45,409 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 44,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 44,054 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 44,024 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 43,612 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 42,969 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 41,063 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 37,883 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 35,987 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,407 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 31,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,192 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,188 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 28,179 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,989 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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2010 20,413 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,187 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 13,592 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,273 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 8,553 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 7,535 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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400 NCX is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,564 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 400 NCX, 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 23 years old, this BMW Z3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 400 NCX registered?

400 NCX is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is 400 NCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 400 NCX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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