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DS02 OJZ

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,828 mi
Last recorded47,828 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 OJZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 47,828 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 21 May 2024 41,207 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 41,002 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 40,641 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

exhaust silencer corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 40,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,906 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,313 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,439 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 38,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 37,198 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,119 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,678 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 34,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,850 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,268 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 31,101 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,324 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,728 miles

Nearside 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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DS02 OJZ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DS02 OJZ, 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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What year was DS02 OJZ registered?

DS02 OJZ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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