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EX02 OCP

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,812 mi
Last recorded105,812 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 OCP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 105,812 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 104,182 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 104,182 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,234 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 99,234 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 97,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2022 97,975 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak + constant engine oil dripping (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,607 miles

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

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

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))

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

offside and nearside front floor areas corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2021 97,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

offside and nearside front floor areas corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2020 97,604 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside wishbone inner ball joint gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 97,604 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside wishbone inner ball joint gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,246 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,088 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,207 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,433 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 89,433 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 87,000 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 83,251 miles

Front arms, rear lower bushes slight play

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 83,251 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front arms, rear lower bushes slight play

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,911 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 76,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,732 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 61,248 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,429 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,123 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,192 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 54,206 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,709 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 48,692 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 48,692 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

front exhaust mount broken

rear discs poor condition

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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EX02 OCP is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue 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 EX02 OCP, 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 EX02 OCP registered?

EX02 OCP is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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