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CSV 281

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

123,136 mi
Last recorded123,136 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSV 281
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 123,136 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

underbody covered with underseal

Pass 10 May 2024 121,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2023 120,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arms corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2022 120,571 miles

some corrosion to o/s outer sill

some corrosion to o/s/r suspension arm

Fail 2 Apr 2022 120,570 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

some corrosion to o/s outer sill

some corrosion to o/s/r suspension arm

Pass 18 Apr 2019 120,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

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

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

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

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r floor

Fail 13 Apr 2019 120,507 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

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

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

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

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r floor

Pass 9 Mar 2018 120,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 120,265 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 118,369 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 118,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 114,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 112,258 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 112,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 109,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 109,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 107,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 107,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 102,618 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 95,745 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 95,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 79,094 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,052 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,497 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 45,497 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,232 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 30,232 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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CSV 281 is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CSV 281, 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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CSV 281 is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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