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CX02 LXO

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,039 mi
Last recorded98,039 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 LXO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 98,039 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2026 98,039 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2025 96,773 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 95,304 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 93,267 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 91,232 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 90,795 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 90,791 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,032 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 86,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,380 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 72,378 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,133 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 71,133 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,540 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust/gearbox support bracket broken.

n/s/f brake caliper securing spring missing.

rattle from o/s/r hub

Fail 21 Aug 2012 67,240 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/f brake caliper spring missing.

rattle from o/s/r hub (brake spring?)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,240 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f brake caliper spring missing.

rattle from o/s/r hub (brake spring?)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,277 miles

standard number plates fitted at test

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/f brake caliper spring missing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,823 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 64,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,415 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,037 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 54,030 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 47,819 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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CX02 LXO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CX02 LXO, 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 CX02 LXO registered?

CX02 LXO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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