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DX52 TFK

2002 BMW Z3

Gold Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,940 mi
Last recorded58,940 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 TFK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 58,940 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 58,299 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 57,865 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 57,851 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 57,438 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 57,024 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 56,330 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,960 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 53,026 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 52,576 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,777 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 50,723 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 49,149 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 47,347 miles

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 14 May 2012 43,809 miles

Bot offside and nearside front tyres have castleated wear due to weak shock absorbers

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2012 43,806 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Bot offside and nearside front tyres have castleated wear due to weak shock absorbers

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2011 37,740 miles

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 12 May 2010 29,662 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,504 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,593 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,054 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,611 miles

both front tyres are split but not to expose inner tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,556 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 20,986 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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DX52 TFK is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Gold with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DX52 TFK, 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 DX52 TFK registered?

DX52 TFK is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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