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EY03 MWF

2003 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,760 mi
Last recorded100,760 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 MWF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 100,760 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 100,759 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted advise further inspection (5.2.2 (c) (i))

eml light on

Pass 25 Mar 2025 100,265 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 100,220 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 99,983 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 99,695 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 96,961 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,860 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 94,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroded

parking brake cables/mechanism needs adjustment/repair

Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

parking brake in need of adjustment or repair

Fail 11 Apr 2012 85,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,311 miles

Both rear tyre treads below 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,927 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 73,927 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 60,884 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,336 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,258 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,492 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 26,473 miles

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

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

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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EY03 MWF is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EY03 MWF, 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 EY03 MWF registered?

EY03 MWF is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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