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LS02 XZK

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,069 mi
Last recorded65,069 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 XZK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 65,069 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 62,156 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 60,070 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 60,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,027 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 59,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 59,378 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 59,378 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,064 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 59,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 58,660 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,379 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,125 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 56,092 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 56,090 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,719 miles

Nearside washer not working effectively

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,549 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,984 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 45,984 miles

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

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,902 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,986 miles

both front lower suspension arms. rear bushes starting to separate, resulting in some play

front brake pads worn thin, require replacement, front discs show wear

o/s/r tyre has 2 nails? in tread

rear brakes/park brakes noisey when tested on RBT.rear discs show some corrossion

Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,831 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,758 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,110 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,493 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 XZK is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XZK, 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 LS02 XZK registered?

LS02 XZK is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 May 2002.

Is LS02 XZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS02 XZK shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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