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EJ03 JZD

2003 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,635 mi
Last recorded81,635 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 JZD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 81,635 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both fronts (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted to Halogen Headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted to Halogen Headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 81,228 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 80,896 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 80,162 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 79,592 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner wall also devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 76,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2017 75,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,750 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 68,750 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,421 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,903 miles

nearside rear tyre valve cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,380 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,107 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,334 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,579 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 59,549 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight oil leak.

Pass 30 May 2008 58,728 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 57,468 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,320 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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EJ03 JZD is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 EJ03 JZD, 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 EJ03 JZD registered?

EJ03 JZD is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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