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GAR 171Y

2003 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,065 mi
Last recorded74,065 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAR 171Y
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 74,065 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 73,504 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 72,935 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 71,992 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 71,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 70,621 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 69,981 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 69,084 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 68,033 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,385 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,386 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,065 miles

both front susp bush worn

both front tyres worn close to limiy

Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,337 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,073 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,595 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 54,977 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,071 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,055 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,212 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,797 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,715 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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GAR 171Y is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GAR 171Y, 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 GAR 171Y registered?

GAR 171Y is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is GAR 171Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAR 171Y shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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