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RX03 RSU

2003 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,942 mi
Last recorded117,942 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 RSU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,942 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 114,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 114,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 106,131 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2022 106,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,975 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 94,993 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 88,763 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (x2) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 88,763 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (x2) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 85,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,923 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,080 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front sidelight cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2016 83,080 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

nearside front sidelight cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2015 80,127 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,446 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,084 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,935 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,532 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,259 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,884 miles

Nearside Rear 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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RX03 RSU is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RX03 RSU, 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 RX03 RSU registered?

RX03 RSU is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is RX03 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 RSU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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