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LN52 KUS

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,053 mi
Last recorded41,053 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 KUS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 41,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 41,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2026 41,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 40,723 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 40,061 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 37,550 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 37,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 37,045 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 36,837 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 36,502 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 36,326 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 33,291 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 32,837 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,554 miles

Front and rear discs poor

Pass 12 Oct 2013 32,369 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 32,024 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,557 miles

Advise front and rear brake discs corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,212 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,546 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 30,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,723 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,100 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2007 29,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,115 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 25,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LN52 KUS is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 LN52 KUS, 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

How do I check the history of LN52 KUS?

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What year was LN52 KUS registered?

LN52 KUS is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is LN52 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 KUS shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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