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DA02 LWU

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,490 mi
Last recorded105,490 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 105,490 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Differential corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 102,908 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill corrosion

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

Offside Front outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,011 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 101,653 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,958 miles

coolant leak

rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2015 92,958 miles

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

coolant leak

rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,157 miles

front bottom ball joints have slight flex in mounting bushes

metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

near side park brake is slightly slower to apply than the off side

signs of coolant leak from radaitor and water pump

slight oil leak near timing cover

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 70,395 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,675 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 66,671 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,247 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,688 miles

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 14 Mar 2008 46,476 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,761 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,934 miles

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)

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 LWU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DA02 LWU, 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 LWU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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