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K44 KDF

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,282 mi
Last recorded88,282 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 KDF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 88,282 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 87,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 87,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 86,518 miles

Offside Front shocker corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2023 86,502 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shocker corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 86,090 miles

offside front shocker corroded

Fail 11 May 2022 86,089 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

offside front shocker corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 86,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 86,000 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,482 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 84,853 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 84,853 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 84,097 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 82,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2016 81,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,168 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,320 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,677 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,194 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 74,412 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 68,276 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,142 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,888 miles

Offside headlamp adjuster is broken

Fail 27 Feb 2008 56,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside headlamp adjuster is broken

Pass 31 May 2007 51,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,022 miles

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

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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K44 KDF is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K44 KDF, 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 K44 KDF registered?

K44 KDF is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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