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FM52 EDF

2003 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,474 mi
Last recorded153,474 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 EDF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 153,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 153,460 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle fan not working risk of over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fitted wrong rotation

Offside Rear Tyre fitted wrong rotation

Pass 6 Jul 2021 149,818 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 149,818 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 137,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 136,545 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Dec 2019 136,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 120,894 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 120,894 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 109,961 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 99,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,488 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 87,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 87,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 82,529 miles

Battery insecure.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler cap seal cracking round edge.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside and nearside Headlight adjusters deteriorating.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,470 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 78,389 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,314 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,995 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 66,192 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 62,694 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 52,543 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 EDF is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

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

Is FM52 EDF safe to buy?

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