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MRZ 3590

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,390 mi
Last recorded96,390 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 3590
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 96,390 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 96,205 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both are too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe have a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 95,339 miles

Corrosion to underbody and components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Caliper retaining clip missing

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

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

Fail 31 May 2025 95,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to underbody and components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Caliper retaining clip missing

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 93,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish and crack but still seals

Fail 17 May 2024 93,551 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers belt not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish and crack but still seals

Pass 16 May 2023 91,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint boot deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint boot deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2023 91,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint boot deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint boot deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 90,498 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 89,198 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 88,381 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 88,381 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 84,358 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 78,439 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 75,673 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 75,673 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 71,059 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 65,998 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 62,133 miles

0/s/r hand brake requires attention

Pass 10 May 2013 56,433 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 51,569 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 45,124 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 36,612 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 28,435 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 12 May 2009 28,368 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 12 May 2008 21,222 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 15,497 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 12,214 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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MRZ 3590 is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MRZ 3590, 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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What year was MRZ 3590 registered?

MRZ 3590 is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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