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LB52 WGP

2003 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

90,043 mi
Last recorded90,043 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 WGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 90,043 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 90,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Full left lock (5.2.3 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering column to steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 87,742 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 83,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 79,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 76,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 75,350 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,239 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 71,489 miles

Drivers seat base slightly loose/play in mechanism

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,540 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 68,535 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,336 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 64,336 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 61,108 miles

Nearside Front worn inner edge

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

Offside Front worn inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2015 58,941 miles

movement in both sides front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,177 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 55,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Mar 2013 51,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front & rear brake pads worn low

test in wet

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,119 miles

both outer sills covered

front screen damaged

offside front lower anti roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,119 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both outer sills covered

front screen damage

Fail 23 Feb 2012 45,107 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both outer sills covered

front screen damage

Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,055 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 36,316 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,277 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 33,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,854 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,010 miles

A.C. Compressor noisey ?

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight movement in aux belt tensioner

Pass 30 Jan 2006 23,186 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 23,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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LB52 WGP is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 LB52 WGP, 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 LB52 WGP registered?

LB52 WGP is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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