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EY52 NLE

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,916 mi
Last recorded82,916 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 NLE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 82,916 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 82,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 76,906 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 76,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 70,800 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2022 67,366 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 62,810 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 62,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 57,657 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,025 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 50,180 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,265 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,581 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,083 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,204 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,277 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,065 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,737 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,612 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 28,612 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,283 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,123 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,272 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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EY52 NLE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY52 NLE, 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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EY52 NLE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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