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MV52 SVG

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,494 mi
Last recorded118,494 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 SVG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 118,494 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 116,523 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 113,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocker casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 111,054 miles

Front front suspension corroded

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2022 108,750 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 108,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bottom arm ball joint slightly protruding

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 108,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Boot torn also (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bottom arm ball joint slightly protruding

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,006 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,749 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 103,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 98,575 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 98,564 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 90,176 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 80,498 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,441 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,956 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight damage to offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2010 63,915 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre puntured

rear brake discs badly corroded

slight damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,514 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,085 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,962 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 29 Jun 2006 23,052 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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MV52 SVG is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MV52 SVG, 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 MV52 SVG registered?

MV52 SVG is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is MV52 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV52 SVG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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