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BMW Z3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LS52 FFZMOT history

LS52 FFZ is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

LS52 FFZ silver BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
109,001 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FFZ was last recorded at 109,001 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 1,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,189 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,812 miles
Average per year
4,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,001 miles
  • 2023 – 107,189 miles
  • 2022 – 104,606 miles
  • 2021 – 99,846 miles
  • 2019 – 92,798 miles
  • 2018 – 88,860 miles
  • 2017 – 84,899 miles
  • 2016 – 81,315 miles
  • 2015 – 76,658 miles
  • 2014 – 73,592 miles
  • 2012 – 68,271 miles
  • 2011 – 65,807 miles
  • 2009 – 63,489 miles
  • 2008 – 55,409 miles
  • 2007 – 45,698 miles
  • 2006 – 37,524 miles
  • 2005 – 29,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,001 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Drive belt worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,001 miles (+1,812)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    109,001 miles
    Test number
    851755569683
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass107,189 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,189 miles
    Test number
    962205827623
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail107,180 miles (+2,574)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,180 miles
    Test number
    446279128157
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass104,606 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,606 miles
    Test number
    186625937278
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail104,605 miles (+4,759)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,605 miles
    Test number
    213694479872
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass99,846 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,846 miles
    Test number
    864126679197
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear plastic window defective

  7. Fail99,846 miles (+7,048)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,846 miles
    Test number
    830412246813
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both lamps (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear plastic window defective

  8. Pass92,798 miles (+3,938)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,798 miles
    Test number
    576268539287
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps has corrosion

  9. Pass88,860 miles (+3,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,860 miles
    Test number
    359966598404
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass84,899 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,899 miles
    Test number
    991344578569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail84,899 miles (+3,584)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,899 miles
    Test number
    532821072682
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass81,315 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,315 miles
    Test number
    425644251742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail81,313 miles (+4,655)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,313 miles
    Test number
    358747590833
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass76,658 miles (+3,066)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,658 miles
    Test number
    266473605191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass73,592 miles (+5,321)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,592 miles
    Test number
    709464504104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel tank straps starting to corrode
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split on edge

  16. Pass68,271 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,271 miles
    Test number
    907474882254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,807 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,807 miles
    Test number
    297016571224
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs are pitted

  18. Fail65,807 miles (+2,318)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,807 miles
    Test number
    409706171221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs are pitted

  19. Pass63,489 miles (+8,080)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,489 miles
    Test number
    631422259307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,409 miles (+9,711)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,409 miles
    Test number
    490423358336
    • NoteFront number plate starting to frade

  21. Pass45,698 miles (+8,174)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,698 miles
    Test number
    662828947376
    • NoteFront number plate discoloured - Borderline pass - Replace ASAP
    • NoteN/S front AND N/S rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges - Advise replacement
    • NoteO/S front AND O/S rear tyres are worn on inner edges

  22. Pass37,524 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,524 miles
    Test number
    572352546326
    • NoteFront number plate discoloured
    • NoteRear brake discs worn unevenly

  23. Fail37,524 miles (+7,936)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,524 miles
    Test number
    483882246465
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFRont number plate discoloured
    • NoteRear brake discs worn unevenly

  24. Pass29,588 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    29,588 miles
    Test number
    613812545399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteInner rim of N/S front wheel buckled

Questions about LS52 FFZ

Does LS52 FFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 FFZ expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FFZ?
The MOT on LS52 FFZ expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 FFZ done?
LS52 FFZ was recorded at 109,001 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 4,034 miles a year.
Has LS52 FFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FFZ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS52 FFZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 FFZ find?
LS52 FFZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 11 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 8 more.

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