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EO03 UMJ

2003 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,488 mi
Last recorded55,488 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 UMJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 55,488 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 55,366 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 55,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 54,890 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 53,868 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 53,859 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 53,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 52,883 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 52,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 51,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Rear parking brakes low reading

Pass 2 Jul 2016 50,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brakes slightly binding

Rear parking brakes low reading

Pass 5 Jun 2015 50,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 31 May 2014 49,743 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear hand brake outer casing worn and damage

Pass 31 May 2014 49,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear hand brake outer casing worn and damage

Pass 22 May 2013 49,215 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRE INCORRECTLY ROUTED

NEAR SIDE REAR HAND BRAKE CABLE, OUTER CASING WORN & ALLOWING THE INGRESS OF WATER

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 48,599 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 May 2011 47,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 46,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,274 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,391 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,146 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,692 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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EO03 UMJ is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Black 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 EO03 UMJ, 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 EO03 UMJ registered?

EO03 UMJ is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is EO03 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 UMJ 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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