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MA03 XRN

2003 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

59,790 mi
Last recorded59,790 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 XRN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 59,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 59,110 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 58,597 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 57,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 55,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 55,736 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 54,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp defective / corroded

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

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp defective / corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 53,369 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 50,493 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 48,994 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,854 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 46,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 44,866 miles

engine and under cover obscuring view of components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,513 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 43,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both headlamps aim low

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,210 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,722 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,800 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,477 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 31,477 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,129 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,867 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 17,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2007

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 May 2006 11,796 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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MA03 XRN is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MA03 XRN, 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 MA03 XRN registered?

MA03 XRN is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is MA03 XRN safe to buy?

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