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GCZ 3456

2003 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,539 mi
Last recorded25,539 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 3456
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 25,539 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 24,913 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 24,913 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 24,584 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides and both tyres are 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 24,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 23,748 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 23,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking in tread area (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishd and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 23,607 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking in tread area (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishd and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 20,674 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 20,063 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 19,802 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 17,159 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,873 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 14,086 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,071 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 13,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 13,478 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,456 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,383 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,467 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 7,808 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 6,043 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 3,004 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 2,870 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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GCZ 3456 is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GCZ 3456, 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 GCZ 3456 registered?

GCZ 3456 is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is GCZ 3456 safe to buy?

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