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DK52 HWF

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,902 mi
Last recorded34,902 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 HWF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 34,902 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 34,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 34,901 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 34,900 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 34,900 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 34,900 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,898 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,898 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,880 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,880 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,880 miles

front discs corroding op ok

nsr park brake cable split and corroding op ok

Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,879 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,064 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,305 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 24,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,723 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,732 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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DK52 HWF is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DK52 HWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK52 HWF registered?

DK52 HWF is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is DK52 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK52 HWF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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