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DE02 LZV

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,257 mi
Last recorded101,257 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LZV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 101,257 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2025 97,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 94,555 miles

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

all under body corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2023 89,571 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 89,296 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 88,988 miles

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

front suspension components heavily corroded

heavy oil leaks

Fail 25 Apr 2019 88,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front suspension components heavily corroded

heavy oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,050 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres slight sidewall damage

Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,707 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 85,707 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,304 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 83,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 82,305 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps deteriorating - fuel cap damaged - fuel tank support straps dcorroded - corrosion to rear brake discs

emissions just pass - high lambda - centre & rear exhaust sections deteriorated & blowing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,778 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 78,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,927 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 75,897 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 73,616 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,616 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,609 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake discs worn/ pitted on inner sides offside rear only braking on part of the discs

Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,051 miles

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,972 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 67,972 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,546 miles

offside rear, nearside rear & offside front tyres worn on edge & perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,914 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,936 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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DE02 LZV is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver 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 DE02 LZV, 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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DE02 LZV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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