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HG03 EBJ

2003 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,209 mi
Last recorded62,209 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 EBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 62,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 62,026 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,084 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 59,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,457 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,101 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,593 miles

fuel cap o ring starting to perish.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 50,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

fuel cap o ring starting to perish.

oil level on minimum on arrival.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,908 miles

both front tyres have surface cracks within tread.

oil level on minimum.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,202 miles

both front tyres have deep surface cracks

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,177 miles

both front tyres very slightly misshaped

Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,925 miles

oil level close to minimum mark

Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,266 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,080 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 22,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2009 22,522 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 21,515 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,747 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,569 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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HG03 EBJ is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HG03 EBJ, 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 HG03 EBJ registered?

HG03 EBJ is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is HG03 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 EBJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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