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HW03 HHS

2003 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

18,847 mi
Last recorded18,847 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 HHS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 18,847 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 18,600 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 18,593 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed severe fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 18,562 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 18,311 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 17,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 17,187 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 17,113 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 16,188 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 15,856 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 15,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 15,540 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 15,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 15,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 14,815 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 14,517 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 14,112 miles

Nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on inner most edge

Offside rear tyre 2mm on inner most edge

Slight cracking to all four tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2008 13,603 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,862 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 9,438 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 9,423 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 6,857 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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HW03 HHS is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HW03 HHS, 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 HW03 HHS registered?

HW03 HHS is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is HW03 HHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 HHS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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