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FV52 LWK

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

68,646 mi
Last recorded68,646 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 LWK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 68,646 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 67,650 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2025 67,642 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 64,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 63,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel cap sealing rubber starting to perish

Fail 28 Mar 2023 63,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cracked/split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel cap sealing rubber starting to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2022 59,682 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 56,966 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 56,695 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 55,957 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 55,151 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 54,191 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 52,837 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 51,255 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 49,681 miles

oil switch leaking bottom of sump

Pass 16 May 2012 47,983 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 46,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 44,772 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 44,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 41,624 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 36,932 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 31,679 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 30,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 23,998 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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FV52 LWK is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 FV52 LWK, 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 FV52 LWK registered?

FV52 LWK is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is FV52 LWK safe to buy?

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