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HT03 UZM

2003 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,706 mi
Last recorded157,706 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 UZM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 157,706 miles

Front suspension arms rear bushes splitting

Headlight lenses faded

Play in front bottom ball joints

Pass 25 Jun 2021 157,514 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some under body and suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2021 157,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some under body and suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2020 157,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

some under body and suspension parts have corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2019 155,547 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 149,970 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 149,970 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 140,169 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 140,069 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 129,876 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 124,688 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 124,688 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 113,127 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 113,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 103,113 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,710 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,567 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 82,567 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 23 Jun 2010 73,467 miles

Advise front brake pads

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 64,521 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 64,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,307 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,593 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 44,593 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,343 miles

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

Offside 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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HT03 UZM 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 68%.

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 HT03 UZM, 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 HT03 UZM registered?

HT03 UZM is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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