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NA03 UOU

2003 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,660 mi
Last recorded65,660 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 UOU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 65,660 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 65,466 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 65,188 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 64,533 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 64,510 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 64,102 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,375 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 63,372 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 62,626 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,180 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 60,079 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 60,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 59,212 miles

Corrosion on O/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes

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

O/S rear road spring corroded

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

Oil leak

P/S pipe - rack to cooler corroded

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,212 miles

Corrosion on O/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes

O/S rear road spring corroded

Oil leak

P/S pipe - rack to cooler corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,568 miles

Park brake effort low

Fail 16 Mar 2012 48,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,910 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 43,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,368 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,967 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,619 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 11 Jun 2007 21,333 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,549 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 20,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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NA03 UOU is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NA03 UOU, 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 NA03 UOU registered?

NA03 UOU is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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