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M15 CUS

2003 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,599 mi
Last recorded71,599 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 CUS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,599 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 71,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,706 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,055 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,084 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,244 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 29,094 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,498 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 3,010 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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M15 CUS is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M15 CUS, 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 M15 CUS registered?

M15 CUS is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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