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EK51 CYS

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,783 mi
Last recorded70,783 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 CYS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 70,783 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underneath heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Nov 2022 70,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 69,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 69,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 69,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 67,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; inner wing area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 67,158 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; inner wing area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,835 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,772 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 57,511 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 57,511 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,419 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,078 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,077 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,371 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,185 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 44,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,229 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,159 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 28,401 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 23,348 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)

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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EK51 CYS is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EK51 CYS, 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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EK51 CYS is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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