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CK02 XCS

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,297 mi
Last recorded56,297 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 XCS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 56,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 55,838 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 55,037 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 54,732 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 54,716 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 54,460 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 54,460 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm middle (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm middle (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 52,842 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 51,353 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 50,000 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 46,941 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,014 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 43,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 42,069 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 40,581 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 38,769 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 38,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 37,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 35,975 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 34,694 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 33,119 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 31,004 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,678 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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CK02 XCS is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 61,822 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 CK02 XCS, 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 24 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CK02 XCS registered?

CK02 XCS is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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