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K2 XEP

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,502 mi
Last recorded70,502 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 XEP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 69,107 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 68,069 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 66,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,482 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,232 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 62,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 62,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 62,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2.2mm at worst point (1.6mm limit) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 62,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2.2mm at worst point (1.6mm limit) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,455 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 59,081 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 57,802 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 57,787 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,901 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 53,622 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,251 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,014 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,859 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,513 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,625 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,834 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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K2 XEP is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc 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 K2 XEP, 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 K2 XEP registered?

K2 XEP is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is K2 XEP safe to buy?

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