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OE52 ZNA

2003 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

95,186 mi
Last recorded95,186 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 ZNA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 95,186 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 94,310 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 89,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 88,055 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 86,017 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,014 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 82,965 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump or connection (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,096 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 72,410 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 66,099 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,537 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,269 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2012 44,031 miles

rear tyres starting to crack.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 43,681 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,681 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,030 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,947 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,286 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 27,764 miles

cuts to o/s/f tyre in side wall not exposing inner cords.

tread depths:n/s/f on 4.5mm, o/s/f on 5mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: Front 225/45/ZR17, Rear:245/40/ZR17.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,603 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 20,891 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 20,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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OE52 ZNA is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OE52 ZNA, 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 OE52 ZNA registered?

OE52 ZNA is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is OE52 ZNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE52 ZNA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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