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M666 SAL

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,152 mi
Last recorded57,152 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 SAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 57,152 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody corroded / floor / suspension components

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 56,636 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody corrosion floor and suspension components

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 56,186 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 55,787 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear and osf (1.1.11 (c))

power steering pipes weeping

rear diff top bush slight wear

suspension and sills corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 55,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

brake warning light on

underside corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2021 54,749 miles

Both front outer sills are corroded

Exhaust joints are corroded

Front suspension is corroded (eg lower arms, shockers and hubs)

Rear diff top bush is starting to separate from the bond

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 54,749 miles

Both front outer sills are corroded

Exhaust joints are corroded

Front suspension is corroded (eg lower arms, shockers and hubs)

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear diff top bush is starting to separate from the bond

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 54,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal is split

Fail 8 Feb 2020 54,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel cap seal is split

Pass 2 Feb 2019 53,170 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 52,245 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 51,995 miles

All tyres cracking with age

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 51,437 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear discs corroded

all tyres splitting / cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 45,179 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 1 Feb 2014 44,585 miles

fuel cap seal cracked

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear discs corroded

rear tyres cracking between tread

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2013 42,945 miles

Brake discs corroding

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

Surface corrosion to some brake pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2012 42,129 miles

both rear tyres cracking between treads

corrosion to front discs

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2011 41,516 miles

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2010 40,495 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 40,006 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 39,088 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,210 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,297 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 36,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M666 SAL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M666 SAL, 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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M666 SAL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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