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2003 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,404 mi
Last recorded53,404 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 CES
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 53,404 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 53,105 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 51,232 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 51,232 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,653 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 50,335 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 50,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 49,884 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 49,551 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring - perishing.

Offside Passenger seat belt - twisted.

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 48,591 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,688 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre on 2.4mm

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,416 miles

Both front lower suspension arm,rear mountings cracking uo and going soft.

Corrosion on both front and rear brake discs.

General corrosion on both front and rear suspension and steering components.

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Rear brake pads worn close to wear sensor.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,659 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 39,234 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,652 miles

brake pipes etc hard to see

chip to windscreen

fuel cap cracking

play in front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 3 Oct 2011 38,652 miles

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

brake pipes etc hard to see

chip to windscreen

fuel cap cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 29,813 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,888 miles

slight play in front ball joints

Fail 11 Mar 2008 23,883 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in front ball joints

Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,441 miles

slight play in front balljoints, †front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,736 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 15,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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8 CES is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 8 CES, 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 8 CES registered?

8 CES is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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