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FM52 EDC

2003 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,080 mi
Last recorded100,080 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 EDC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 100,080 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 100,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 99,900 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

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

Outer both sills have covers on them

Fail 28 Jun 2017 99,899 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking steel pipe into flexi hose (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 98,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated where it goes around shock absorber (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroding near tank

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated where it goes around shock absorber (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 94,982 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 94,979 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,358 miles

advise nearside handbrake less efficent than offside

advise slight corrosion 2nd to last exhaust box

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,738 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,490 miles

Oil leak

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

advise-n/s/r tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,837 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 52,826 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,236 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,734 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,987 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 26,193 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 26,193 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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FM52 EDC is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM52 EDC, 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 FM52 EDC registered?

FM52 EDC is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is FM52 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 EDC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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