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DV02 VUL

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,665 mi
Last recorded25,665 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 VUL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 25,665 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 25,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 24,759 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 23,844 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 22,699 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 21,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 21,318 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 21,283 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 19,765 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 19,464 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 18,989 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 15,888 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,691 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 15,163 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 14,730 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 14,280 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 11,908 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 10,745 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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DV02 VUL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc 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 DV02 VUL, 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 DV02 VUL registered?

DV02 VUL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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