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8503LYD

2022 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,548 mi
Last recorded105,548 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration8503LYD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2022
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 105,548 miles

Inner few areas of corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 105,535 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch to inner sill corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded in areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight aim just within limit

Nearside Front seat does not seem fully secure

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding in areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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8503LYD is a 2022 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 8503LYD, 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 4 years old, this BMW Z3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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8503LYD is a 2022 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 May 2022.

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