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AM52 BZX

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,173 mi
Last recorded53,173 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BZX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 53,173 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 53,173 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 52,989 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 52,670 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 52,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 51,319 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 49,702 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 46,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 41,796 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,842 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,736 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 15,104 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 14,740 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 12,819 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,552 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 9,521 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 7,432 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 5,502 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 4,754 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 1,991 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 989 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AM52 BZX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 87,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM52 BZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM52 BZX registered?

AM52 BZX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AM52 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 BZX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM52 BZX have outstanding finance?

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