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K23 MEL

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,881 mi
Last recorded68,881 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 MEL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 68,881 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 68,631 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 68,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 68,178 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 66,838 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective on gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 66,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective on gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 66,257 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 65,834 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 64,985 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,110 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,726 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,454 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,507 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,871 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,532 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 49,312 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,628 miles

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

front tyres braking up

Pass 7 Feb 2009 45,265 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 43,237 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,993 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 39,993 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,082 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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K23 MEL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K23 MEL, 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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K23 MEL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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