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FY52 ZVA

2003 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,616 mi
Last recorded51,616 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 ZVA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 51,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 51,599 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 51,573 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 51,564 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 51,349 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 51,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured OS and NS (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured OS and NS (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,017 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 50,105 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,192 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,267 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal showing signs of deterioration

Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,305 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing/ worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,182 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,763 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,191 miles

o/s/f tyre worn uneven

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,357 miles

front inner brake pads look to be wearing low (limited view)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,308 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,730 miles

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

inner sides of rear disc brakes pitted and corroded in places (poor condition)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,370 miles

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,884 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,591 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,644 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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FY52 ZVA is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FY52 ZVA, 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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FY52 ZVA is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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