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K500 MRJ

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,509 mi
Last recorded45,509 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 MRJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 45,509 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 45,492 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 45,477 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 45,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulders cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulders cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 45,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 45,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 45,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 45,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 45,286 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 May 2018 45,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,344 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,724 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 38,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,705 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 29,792 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,310 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,646 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 16,646 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,467 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 14,048 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,168 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,001 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 9,822 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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K500 MRJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver 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 K500 MRJ, 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 K500 MRJ registered?

K500 MRJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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