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OM02 LET

2003 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,471 mi
Last recorded65,471 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOM02 LET
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 65,471 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front steering hub corroded, but not seriously weakened.

Offside Front steering hub corroded, but not seriously weakened.

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear disc corroded.

Rear exhaust corroded.

differential corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2024 65,304 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 65,129 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 64,369 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 64,369 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 62,681 miles

Oil leak. (not excessive)

Pass 3 Jul 2020 60,105 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 58,451 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 57,098 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,358 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded around power steering rack (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 56,345 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded around power steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 54,872 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

both front tyres perrished

both rear tyres void of tread on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,632 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)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

fuel pipes underneath slightly corroded

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

nearside front tyre perished/cracking

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre perished

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,126 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres slightly perished

fuel tank straps corroded

rear tyres perished

wipers only work continuous on fast speed

Fail 4 Jul 2013 54,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres slightly perished

fuel tank straps corroded

rear tyres perished

wipers only work continuous on fast speed

Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,695 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,361 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriated

offside rear tyre perished

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,136 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank straps corroded

offside rear tyre perished

power steering pipe corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,013 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,158 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,629 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2006 27,703 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in lower steering joint

slight wear inner edges both front tyres

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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OM02 LET is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OM02 LET, 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 OM02 LET registered?

OM02 LET is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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The MOT history for OM02 LET shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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