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L4 VSM

2003 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,596 mi
Last recorded45,596 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 VSM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 45,596 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 45,303 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 45,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 44,535 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 43,928 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 43,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Apr 2021 43,092 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 May 2019 42,098 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,187 miles

petrol cap rubber starting to split

Fail 1 Jun 2018 41,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

petrol cap rubber starting to split

Pass 18 May 2017 40,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,899 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,934 miles

crackes in all tyres

splits in front lower rear bushes

Fail 4 Jun 2015 33,934 miles

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

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

crackes in all tyres

splits in front lower rear bushes

Pass 2 Jun 2014 32,455 miles

front number plate poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,468 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 23 May 2012 28,463 miles

front number poor

Fail 23 May 2012 28,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number poor

Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,515 miles

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,752 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,628 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,558 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,501 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,238 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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L4 VSM is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L4 VSM, 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 L4 VSM registered?

L4 VSM is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is L4 VSM safe to buy?

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