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CK52 UEC

2003 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,123 mi
Last recorded114,123 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 UEC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 114,123 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 113,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 112,821 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 111,740 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 110,634 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 110,634 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2020 109,549 miles

Advise play in o,s ball joint.

Advise rear brake pipes corroded.

Advise rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 2 May 2019 108,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

metal brake pipes corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 106,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and center of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 103,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 98,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 91,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear outer brake pad thin.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Stonechip damage to front windscreen in swept area.

Fail 27 Jun 2015 91,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear outer brake pad thin.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Stonechip damage to front windscreen in swept area.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 84,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre perished DOT code 1108 = tyre manufactured in March 2008 ADVISE REPLACE TYRE DUE TO AGE & CONDITION

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 84,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre perished DOT code 1108 = tyre manufactured in March 2008 ADVISE REPLACE TYRE DUE TO AGE & CONDITION

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside handbrake reading low

offside front tyre cut

Fail 18 Jun 2013 77,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside handbrake reading low

offside front tyre cut

Pass 30 Jun 2012 71,958 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal perished

N/S/F tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

O/S/F brake pads appear thin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,750 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,706 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,668 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,357 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,981 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 38,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 31,456 miles

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 23 Dec 2005 31,456 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

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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CK52 UEC is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CK52 UEC, 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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CK52 UEC is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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