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R90 ROS

2003 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,159 mi
Last recorded61,159 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 ROS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 61,159 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 60,249 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 58,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,359 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,319 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,104 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 56,821 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 56,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,590 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,173 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,650 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,994 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,182 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,699 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,573 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,806 miles

nearside handbrake cable outer cover split

Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,530 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,704 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,553 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 38,553 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,150 miles

TYRES CLOSE TO TWO MM BARS

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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R90 ROS is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R90 ROS, 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 R90 ROS registered?

R90 ROS is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is R90 ROS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R90 ROS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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