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LN02 KTE

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,640 mi
Last recorded64,640 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 KTE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 64,640 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 64,477 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 64,225 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 63,867 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 63,191 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 62,697 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,673 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,671 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,836 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 58,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,726 miles

PARKING BRAKE efficentcy only 17% minimum is 16% advise brake check

Fail 22 Nov 2016 57,721 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

PARKING BRAKE efficentcy only 17% minimum is 16% advise brake check

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,350 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 56,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,038 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 51,633 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,996 miles

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

traction controle light on

Fail 19 Sep 2012 48,996 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

traction controle light on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,445 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise brake pad warning indicator light on

avise brake disc's corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,418 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,216 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 42,216 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,314 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,210 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 33,615 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 33,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front pads worn

near side front tyre worn on edges

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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LN02 KTE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LN02 KTE, 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 LN02 KTE registered?

LN02 KTE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is LN02 KTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN02 KTE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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