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LR03 UUA

2003 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,119 mi
Last recorded37,119 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 UUA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 37,119 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 36,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 36,110 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 36,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 34,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 34,278 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 33,530 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 33,283 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,204 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 31,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to fuel tank support strap

perishing to n/s/f o/s/f tyres in tread

signs of corrosion to rear brake discs

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 27 May 2016 30,469 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2016 30,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 29,911 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,125 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 28,477 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 27,585 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,849 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 25,752 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,078 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 23,768 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,186 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing on inside

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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LR03 UUA is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR03 UUA, 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 LR03 UUA registered?

LR03 UUA is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LR03 UUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 UUA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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