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EN02 SOE

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,217 mi
Last recorded61,217 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 SOE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 61,217 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 61,215 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Replacement recommended (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 60,202 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 60,197 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 59,976 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 59,976 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 59,819 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 59,819 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 59,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished/cracked outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 58,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2021 58,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 56,868 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 55,610 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 54,050 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,015 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 52,182 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 49,111 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,752 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,446 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 45,210 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 45,206 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,093 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 42,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall slightly split

offside front tyre is slightly split on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,215 miles

o/s/r calliper spring is missing

tyres are all worn unevenly

Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,096 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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EN02 SOE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EN02 SOE, 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 EN02 SOE registered?

EN02 SOE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is EN02 SOE safe to buy?

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