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AD52 FWO

2003 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

225,045 mi
Last recorded225,045 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 FWO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 225,045 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 219,530 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 219,530 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 219,530 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 219,505 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 213,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 195,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2015 195,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 180,848 miles

exhaust front section very rusty and weak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 180,143 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 164,773 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 164,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

traction control light on pad warning light on engine management light on

Fail 26 Nov 2013 164,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 144,875 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 144,875 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 125,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 109,017 miles

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

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

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

front numberplate slightly damaged.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 109,017 miles

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

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

front numberplate slightly damaged.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 88,075 miles

N/s/r tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 64,679 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,584 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 27,885 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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AD52 FWO is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AD52 FWO, 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 AD52 FWO registered?

AD52 FWO is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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