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KC51 DAC

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,234 mi
Last recorded64,234 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 DAC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 64,234 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 62,830 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 60,608 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 60,608 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 59,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 59,236 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 59,214 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 56,854 miles

SECURITY OF WINDSCREEN WASHER BOTTLE.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 55,293 miles

SECURITY OF WINDSCREEN WASHER BOTTLE.

SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 53,751 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 53,751 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour LLB581 Bulb fitted (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,785 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 50,373 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,471 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,903 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 45,625 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 44,008 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,722 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,999 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,607 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,801 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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KC51 DAC is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 KC51 DAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KC51 DAC registered?

KC51 DAC is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is KC51 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC51 DAC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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