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RE03 UEW

2003 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,622 mi
Last recorded44,622 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 UEW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 44,622 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 44,417 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 44,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 43,515 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 42,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 42,020 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 42,020 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,284 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 38,470 miles

rear tyre slightly low

Pass 20 Jul 2017 37,745 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,378 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm splitting & perishing 225/40/17

Offside front tyre splitting & perishing 225/45/17

Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,318 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 33,699 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,698 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,724 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,097 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 24,097 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,137 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 19,434 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 17,769 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 19 May 2006 13,810 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)

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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RE03 UEW is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RE03 UEW, 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

How do I check the history of RE03 UEW?

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What year was RE03 UEW registered?

RE03 UEW is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is RE03 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 UEW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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