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DA02 LWP

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,371 mi
Last recorded118,371 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 LWP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 118,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

park brake has long travel

Pass 4 Aug 2025 104,388 miles

Electrical wiring insecure in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 104,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts rubbing on inside of tyre (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 100,015 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 98,614 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 97,903 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 97,903 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 94,995 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 92,176 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 88,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Chalked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Chalked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 88,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Chalked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Chalked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,268 miles

Front Exhaust bracket deteriorated

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 84,076 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in it

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,584 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

exhaust bracket towards rear missing

exhaust mounting towards front corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,562 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre outer edge badly perished

offside front tyre outer edge badly perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,118 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,919 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 54,756 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear brake disc's are corroded across brake surface and in general poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,615 miles

center exhaust corrosion

front bumper and doors slight marks

oil over car

rear brake discs corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2010 49,551 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

center exhaust corrosion

front bumper and doors slight marks

oil over car

rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,405 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,350 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 39,350 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,995 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,460 miles

tyres both front & n/s/r tyres cracking ,n/s/r poor tread,o/s/r screw inside shoulder area.

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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DA02 LWP is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DA02 LWP, 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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DA02 LWP is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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