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AA52 AUD

2003 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,443 mi
Last recorded129,443 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA52 AUD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 129,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 128,135 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 126,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 125,035 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 125,035 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,248 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 123,015 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 122,321 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 122,240 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 121,525 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 120,421 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 120,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 119,668 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 118,980 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 117,536 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 115,854 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,409 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 114,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 111,510 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 104,115 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 104,115 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 90,087 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 75,042 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,578 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,555 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING MORE ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Dec 2006 54,099 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 48,735 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2006 48,735 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AA52 AUD is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AA52 AUD, 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 AA52 AUD registered?

AA52 AUD is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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