free car check
FX52EAC
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration FX52EAC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 10 Apr 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
⚠️
69 Total Defects Recorded
11 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,442 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,189 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- the vehicle has surface corrosion over most suspension components
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,363 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- eml.. on
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 81,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- eml.. on
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- cover sills fitted
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,089 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear wearing on inner edge
4 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,654 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2016 4 Jun 202615 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,868 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- 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)
7 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
16 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 128,969 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2014 4 Jun 20262 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 124,788 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2013 4 Jun 20262 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 124,788 MI
4 Jun 20264 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 118,998 MI
4 Jun 20264 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 118,998 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2012 4 Jun 202620 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,502 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2011 4 Jun 20263 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,670 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2010 4 Jun 202627 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,814 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2009 4 Jun 202627 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 63,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,963 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2008 4 Jun 202624 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,963 MI
4 Jun 202614 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,112 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2007 4 Jun 202625 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,292 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2007 4 Jun 202623 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 35,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FX52EAC was registered on 2003-01-17
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.