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N11 BDP

2003 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,780 mi
Last recorded80,780 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 BDP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 80,780 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,716 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid discolored

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side near subframe mount areas corroded lower section of lower arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 80,683 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid discolored

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side near subframe mount areas corroded lower section of lower arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 76,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/4017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/4017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 71,071 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,211 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,456 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,155 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,360 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes worn on n/s and o/s

Fail 15 Jun 2015 66,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front suspension arm rear bushes worn on n/s and o/s

Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,716 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,198 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 59,829 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 57,939 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,798 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 53,985 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 51,843 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 51,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,946 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 49,946 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,497 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,786 miles

front brake pads low.

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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N11 BDP is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N11 BDP, 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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N11 BDP is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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