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ROE 70N

2003 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

103,410 mi
Last recorded103,410 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROE 70N
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 103,410 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 101,063 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 99,907 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 99,905 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 98,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 98,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,479 miles

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 97,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 97,661 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 96,552 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 95,943 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 95,292 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 93,806 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded across rack (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 93,793 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front doors stiff in operation

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2015 92,298 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 92,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 90,229 miles

Fuel cap seal slight cracking

NSr tyre worn inner edge

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 90,228 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel cap seal slight cracking

NSr tyre worn inner edge

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 96,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 96,689 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 82,706 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 82,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 78,339 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 72,370 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 72,370 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Requires light switch. Both poly v drive belts starting to crack.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 63,397 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 63,343 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake pads low.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,309 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 50,309 miles

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

Near side rear tyre 2mm only. Off side rear tyre 2.5mm only.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,837 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,808 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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ROE 70N is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 ROE 70N, 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 ROE 70N registered?

ROE 70N is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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