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KC02 LEV

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

65,606 mi
Last recorded65,606 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 LEV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 65,606 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 63,969 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 63,408 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 62,766 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 62,253 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 62,252 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 61,636 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 61,345 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 60,854 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 60,120 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,963 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 59,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,379 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 57,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,406 miles

Differential rubber mount starting to de-bond.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to inner edges of both rear brake discs.

n/s/r wheel rim buckled on inner edge.

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald on inner edges and cracks in treaded area (no cords or ply showing advise to be replaced).

Fail 14 Mar 2014 53,406 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Differential rubber mount starting to de-bond.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to inner edges of both rear brake discs.

n/s/r wheel rim buckled on inner edge.

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald on inner edges and cracks in treaded area (no cords or ply showing advise to be replaced).

Pass 17 May 2012 46,326 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 46,326 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,998 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 41,119 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,418 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,085 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,054 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 37,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 33,402 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 33,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 28,331 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 28,331 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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KC02 LEV is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 KC02 LEV, 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 KC02 LEV registered?

KC02 LEV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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