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EX52 PZA

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 PZA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

n/s airbag turned off

Pass 3 Apr 2025 545,555 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion, recommend a wax oil

Pass 5 Apr 2024

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 42,641 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes front and rear covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,151 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

sill covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 17 Jan 2020 34,353 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019
Fail 5 Jan 2019

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 30,285 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 28,758 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 27,334 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,365 miles

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

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

nearside front lower lamp temprarily repeard

off side front tyre auter all raund detereated near side front tyre auter all raund detereated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 26,225 miles

both front tyres edges starting to crack

Fail 9 May 2013 25,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 25,453 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,540 miles

cracks in both front tyre tred blocks

fuel cap seal in poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2012 24,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

cracks in both front tyre tred blocks

fuel cap seal in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,842 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 23,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,911 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 22,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 21,264 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,264 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,724 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 18,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 16,468 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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EX52 PZA is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EX52 PZA, 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 EX52 PZA registered?

EX52 PZA is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is EX52 PZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 PZA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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