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KB51 BMO

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,465 mi
Last recorded62,465 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 BMO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 62,465 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 60,097 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 57,122 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 56,935 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 56,292 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s sill covering corroded.

Fail 19 Feb 2021 56,287 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Both handbrake cables outer casing starting to split.

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose o/s support strap corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

o/s sill covering corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2020 55,599 miles

Offside Outer sil rusted and holed.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps rusty.

Fail 10 Jan 2020 55,599 miles

Offside Outer sil rusted and holed.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fuel tank straps rusty.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 53,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,183 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 50,701 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 50,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,982 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 47,229 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 47,212 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,137 miles

ADVISE O/S FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 11 Jan 2013 43,379 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,847 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 40,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,126 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 34,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,101 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 28,518 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,999 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,751 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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KB51 BMO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KB51 BMO, 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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KB51 BMO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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