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LN03 DZD

2003 BMW Z8

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

30,966 mi
Last recorded30,966 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z816,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 DZD
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 30,966 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 30,550 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 30,428 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 29,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 29,168 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 29,167 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,095 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 29,095 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 28,965 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 28,744 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 28,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Puncture's

Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2016 28,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,085 miles

nearside front tyre starting to crack around tread pattern

Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,379 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,891 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,479 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 23,594 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 23,594 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 20,216 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,890 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z8?

Based on 1,980 MOT tests across 203 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
478
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
203
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
position lamp(s) not working 18
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 15
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 10
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LN03 DZD is a 2003 BMW Z8 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW Z8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 16,637 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 Z8 fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN03 DZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this BMW Z8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN03 DZD registered?

LN03 DZD is a 2003 BMW Z8, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LN03 DZD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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