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ET02 MDK

2002 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,317 mi
Last recorded26,317 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 MDK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 26,317 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 25,726 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe slightly damaged both front and rear flexi pipes perishing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 25,722 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe slightly damaged both front and rear flexi pipes perishing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 25,242 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 24,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 24,124 miles

Both front tyres perished slightly

Brake fluid heavily deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 23,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre out of shape slightly

Pass 28 Dec 2018 22,315 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 21,704 miles

Both rear springs corroded.

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2016 21,217 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F washer not working but N/S provides sufficient liquid.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 20,467 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 19,101 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 18,187 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded.

Fuel cap seal worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 17,606 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 16,170 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 14,977 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,779 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,744 miles

all tyres starting to crack around tread pattern

Pass 16 Jul 2007 8,620 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,114 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,714 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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ET02 MDK is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ET02 MDK, 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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ET02 MDK is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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