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HX52 BVM

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

107,080 mi
Last recorded107,080 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 BVM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 107,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 104,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 98,128 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 97,816 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 97,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 92,786 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 91,347 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 89,547 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 89,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 88,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing low wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,324 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,760 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 83,757 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,673 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 80,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 73,699 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,467 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 66,467 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,616 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,592 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 43,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 43,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,816 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 58,842 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,246 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,515 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 30,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2006 66,739 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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HX52 BVM is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 HX52 BVM, 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 HX52 BVM registered?

HX52 BVM is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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