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N16 EPS

2003 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,093 mi
Last recorded39,093 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 EPS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 39,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 38,936 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 38,740 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 38,657 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 38,561 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 38,165 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,853 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,732 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 35,421 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

Fail 19 May 2017 35,391 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,095 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread (225/45/17)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,084 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 33,084 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 32,171 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 32,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 31,029 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 29,742 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,252 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,059 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,353 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,177 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 16,393 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,692 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 13,319 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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N16 EPS is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N16 EPS, 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 N16 EPS registered?

N16 EPS is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is N16 EPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 EPS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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