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2003 BMW Z3 3.0L Petrol · 891 VHX

891 VHX

2003 BMW Z3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 210 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
BMW Z3
Year / Origin
2003
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
210 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07 Dec 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
2979cc
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891 VHX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
  • 210 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

891 VHX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW Z3 (891 VHX) between November 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

891 VHX Mileage History

  1. 17/11/202383,925 mi
  2. 03/12/202484,503 mi+578 mi
  3. 03/12/202484,503 mi
  4. 04/12/2025210 mi-84,293 mi
  5. 08/12/2025210 mi

Average of roughly -40,674 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)

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2003 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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