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LY52 VTX

2003 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

148,390 mi
Last recorded148,390 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 VTX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 148,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 145,958 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 141,236 miles

Windscreen chipped

Fail 30 May 2020 141,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Mounting bracket on suspension arm ,insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Apr 2019 133,892 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge and splitting

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2018 124,185 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 114,422 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

oily underneath

Fail 12 Apr 2017 114,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oily underneath

Pass 9 Apr 2016 108,486 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 95,875 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

rear coil springs corroded

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,044 miles

nsf balljoint slightly worn,tank straps are beginning to corrode and the rear bushes are worn.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,487 miles

both front lower arm bushes very slightly worn

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play/ worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

p.a.s. steering pipes slightly corroded

slight brake bind from n/s/r wheel

Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,376 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,444 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,228 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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LY52 VTX is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LY52 VTX, 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 LY52 VTX registered?

LY52 VTX is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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