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RO03 YUX

2003 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,797 mi
Last recorded67,797 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 YUX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 67,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,629 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 67,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,967 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 65,967 miles

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front cracks at tyre treads.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 64,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 64,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,103 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 60,515 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 57,663 miles

n/s/r tyre nearing legal limits

Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,207 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,238 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 51,992 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,190 miles

advise offside rear tyre cut in sidewall but not showing any cords

Fail 5 Jan 2010 49,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise offside rear tyre cut in sidewall but not showing any cords

Pass 21 Mar 2009 45,464 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,814 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,945 miles

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

all four tyres perrished intreads

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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RO03 YUX is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO03 YUX, 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 RO03 YUX registered?

RO03 YUX is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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