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GU03 HJA

2003 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

9,664 mi
Last recorded9,664 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 HJA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 9,664 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 9,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 7,490 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 5,930 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 4,180 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 4,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 1,806 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 36,347 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 34,972 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 33,538 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 33,538 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 31,433 miles

Nearside Front wiper slight smearing worn.

Offside Front wiper blade slight smearing worn.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,571 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 30,530 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 30,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 30,414 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,232 miles

N/S/R tyre has slight cracks in tread

Pass 22 Nov 2011 27,275 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,897 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 21,289 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,713 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 17,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All tyres unevenly worn, both offside tyres worn close to legal limit

Front brake pads worn to service limit

Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,609 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

both front tyres splitting between tread

Fail 7 Sep 2007 14,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

both front tyres splitting between tread

Pass 25 Jan 2006 10,421 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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GU03 HJA is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU03 HJA, 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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GU03 HJA is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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