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DU02 XKY

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,800 mi
Last recorded148,800 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 XKY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 148,800 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 148,785 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 148,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 148,767 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 148,752 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded full length at rear in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and n\s front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 148,569 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 148,561 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 148,490 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 148,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 148,246 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 145,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 145,311 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 140,277 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear tyre inner section distorting

Rear differential housing mount bush deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2014 140,277 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear tyre inner section distorting

Rear differential housing mount bush deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 135,669 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 135,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 130,734 miles

corrosion showing to rear metal brake pipes

small stone chips to front windscreen

wear showing to both lower suspension ball joints

wear showing to steering column rubber UJ

Fail 24 Mar 2012 130,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

front wiper blades smear winderscreen slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joints have sight play

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe cooroded just passes mot (recommend replacement)

quite a few stone chips in front winderscreen

steering uj rubber dounut coupling has slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2011 124,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 118,293 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 118,293 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

gearbox to prop doughnut is split

Pass 16 Mar 2009 108,651 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 108,648 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2008 96,606 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2007 81,523 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 63,834 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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DU02 XKY is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DU02 XKY, 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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DU02 XKY is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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