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891 VHX

2003 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210 mi
Last recorded210 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration891 VHX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 4000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake efficiency borderline pass

Fail 4 Dec 2025 210 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 4000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 84,503 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 84,503 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 83,925 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,836 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 81,821 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,734 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 80,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,294 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 73,581 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 73,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,045 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,485 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 57,485 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,807 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,561 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,479 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 26,981 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)

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall but not to cords

Fail 11 Jan 2012 26,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall but not to cords

Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,085 miles

nearside rear inner tyre wall starting to split (tyre flat)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 23,084 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear inner tyre wall starting to split (tyre flat)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 17,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,598 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 12,646 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 8,635 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 8,490 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 6,758 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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891 VHX is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 891 VHX, 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.

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What year was 891 VHX registered?

891 VHX is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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