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M155 LLL

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,269 mi
Last recorded69,269 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 LLL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 69,269 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 69,064 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2023 68,842 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 68,569 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 68,228 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 67,802 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,444 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 66,555 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 65,576 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 64,383 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 63,029 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 62,350 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 61,670 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 60,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 58,366 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 58,366 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 53,705 miles

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

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 6 May 2008 47,171 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 39,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 31,757 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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M155 LLL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M155 LLL, 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 M155 LLL registered?

M155 LLL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is M155 LLL safe to buy?

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