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EX02 OMB

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

52,216 mi
Last recorded52,216 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 OMB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 52,216 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 50,357 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 48,963 miles

Fuel cap sill perishing

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 47,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing unevenly (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 Outer Sill panel corroding and floor panel

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

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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Differential bushes worn

Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of leak around front crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in lower ball joint/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill cover corroded

general moisture/oil around engine

Pass 23 Aug 2019 45,062 miles

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

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

slight surface corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Aug 2018 44,254 miles

corrosion on both inner seals

general oil leak around crack shaft pulley seal and sump

general wear in front wishbone rear bushes

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 43,515 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,944 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 42,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,086 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 42,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,975 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,132 miles

advise nsf washer jet leaking water

advise rear metal brake pipes corroeded from flexy to caliper

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,497 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,681 miles

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,660 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,607 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,145 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,662 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 26,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 17,273 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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EX02 OMB 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 91.3%.

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 EX02 OMB, 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 OMB registered?

EX02 OMB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 April 2002.

Is EX02 OMB safe to buy?

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