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DF52 BPY

2003 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,976 mi
Last recorded56,976 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BPY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 56,976 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 53,593 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 50,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 50,420 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 46,928 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 43,520 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also a runflat type tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake cable outer sleeve deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 41,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess PARK BRAKE CABLE (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 37,787 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 37,695 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,147 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,026 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 34,948 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 34,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 33,281 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 31,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,104 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,403 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,809 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 25,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,676 miles

slight irregular wear/"feel" at o/s and n/s rear tyres

slight play at front ball joint rubber mounts o/s and n/s

wiper speed fault speed 1 works intermitant speed, speed 2 ok

Pass 26 Jan 2007 25,378 miles

o/s and n/s front ball joint/rubber mount slight play

wiper speed 1 intermittant speed (non continuos)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,010 miles

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

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)

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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DF52 BPY is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF52 BPY, 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 DF52 BPY registered?

DF52 BPY is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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