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DF02 KOB

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,030 mi
Last recorded98,030 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 KOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 98,030 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 98,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine mangerment light stay on

Pass 16 Feb 2024 97,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 97,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 97,803 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 97,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2021 97,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 97,623 miles

All brake discs rusty from standing

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket from exhaust to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s near brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 97,623 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs rusty from standing

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s near brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,205 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 94,112 miles

ADV ALL DISCS SLIGHT CORROSION

ADV ALL WHEELS SLIGHT BIND

Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,600 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 93,600 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 93,577 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 91,645 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 88,294 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 85,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 85,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 78,573 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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DF02 KOB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF02 KOB, 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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DF02 KOB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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