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LS02 ULV

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,478 mi
Last recorded127,478 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 ULV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 127,478 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 124,915 miles

fuel tank brackets slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 121,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside park brake lower effort

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 119,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 118,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 116,366 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 116,340 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 114,895 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 113,477 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 113,477 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 110,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 110,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 106,355 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 102,190 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,627 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 98,627 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 96,762 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 95,430 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,295 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 92,627 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,298 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 89,533 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 87,846 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 85,903 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 82,855 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 79,661 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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LS02 ULV is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LS02 ULV, 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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LS02 ULV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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