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M11 DDO

2003 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

105,120 mi
Last recorded105,120 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 DDO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 105,120 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 22 Apr 2025 105,120 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 104,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 104,458 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 103,822 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 103,072 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 102,655 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,170 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,014 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 954,428 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,967 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,589 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,746 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2013 67,848 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,900 miles

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

near side front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2011 54,495 miles

Rear disc's corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,984 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,346 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,742 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,448 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,545 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 25,545 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M11 DDO is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Black 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 M11 DDO, 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 M11 DDO registered?

M11 DDO is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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