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EJ02 DPV

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,932 mi
Last recorded117,932 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 DPV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 117,932 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 117,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 117,227 miles

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

EXHAUST HAS BEEN REPAIRED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERBODY AND JACKING POINTS AND SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 114,458 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 114,458 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 110,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 110,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 102,808 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 102,795 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 102,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust pipe clamp broken advise replacing

nearside rear and offside rear cross member mount bushes worn/ slight movement

rear brake discs surfaces corroded

Fail 12 May 2020 102,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge and perishing, cracking cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust pipe clamp broken advise replacing

nearside rear and offside rear cross member mount bushes worn/ slight movement

rear brake discs surfaces corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 100,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 99,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 96,586 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 18 May 2017 94,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 18 May 2017 94,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 13 May 2016 92,115 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm + perished + split on inner 245/40/17m 91w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 89,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres worn on inner + outer 225/45/17 94w

Pass 10 May 2014 85,872 miles

of side rear tyre worn on inner

Fail 10 May 2014 85,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

of side rear tyre worn on inner

Pass 7 May 2013 82,881 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2012 78,258 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 73,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 67,735 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 67,694 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 54,724 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 40,077 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 23,577 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 20,987 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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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EJ02 DPV is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ02 DPV, 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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EJ02 DPV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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