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RD03 ZTV

2003 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,859 mi
Last recorded5,859 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 ZTV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 5,859 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 5,790 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 4,797 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 4,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 3,475 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 4 Jan 2012 3,475 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 3,292 miles

Front tyres- 225/45 ZR17 Rear tyres- 240/40 ZR17

Offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not to cords.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 3,177 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 3,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 1,135 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 1,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,325 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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RD03 ZTV is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RD03 ZTV, 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 RD03 ZTV registered?

RD03 ZTV is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RD03 ZTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD03 ZTV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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