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LT03 BWB

2003 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,567 mi
Last recorded69,567 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 BWB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 69,567 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 69,567 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 67,635 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,538 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight perishing to o/s/f inner wishbone bush

Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,695 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 43,862 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 43,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,565 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,588 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 27,588 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LT03 BWB is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LT03 BWB, 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 LT03 BWB registered?

LT03 BWB is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is LT03 BWB safe to buy?

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