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L3 SLB

2003 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,566 mi
Last recorded39,566 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 SLB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 39,566 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 39,402 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake stiff (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 39,402 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake stiff (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 38,982 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 37,992 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 13 Jul 2021 35,718 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 34,551 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 33,679 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 33,679 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 32,875 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,880 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 29,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 28,685 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)

Pass 13 May 2014 25,345 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 23,235 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,225 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,110 miles

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 22,033 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,126 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,983 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 15,038 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,221 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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L3 SLB is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L3 SLB, 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 L3 SLB registered?

L3 SLB is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is L3 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 SLB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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