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LC52 YXO

2003 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,992 mi
Last recorded72,992 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 YXO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 72,992 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 70,410 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 69,490 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 68,811 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 68,810 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 65,224 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 65,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 64,328 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 61,297 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,918 miles

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

o/s/r sill starting to corrode

Fail 14 Nov 2017 58,918 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r sill starting to corrode

Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,980 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,789 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play lower swivel (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,444 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,340 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,205 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,314 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,859 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,502 miles

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 20 Aug 2009 23,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,656 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,870 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,230 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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LC52 YXO is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC52 YXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC52 YXO registered?

LC52 YXO is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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