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MX02 ATV

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

69,940 mi
Last recorded69,940 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 ATV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 69,940 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 68,922 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,874 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 68,772 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 67,021 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,133 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 66,127 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,659 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,202 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 64,796 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,036 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 62,368 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 62,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,671 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 61,671 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,747 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 59,747 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad warning lamp on

Oil warning lamp on

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

brake warning light on

o/s/f disc rusty

traction control light on

Fail 21 Sep 2012 57,113 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

brake warning light on

o/s/f disc rusty

traction control light on

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,385 miles

airbag lamp on

all brake pipes corroded especially where clipped advise immediate repair

brake pad warning lamp on

dsc lamp on

Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

airbag lamp on

all brake pipes corroded especially where clipped advise immediate repair

brake pad warning lamp on

dsc lamp on

Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,515 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on

brake pad lamp on

dsc lamp on

offside parking brake still low effort but overall makes minimum effort

Fail 16 Sep 2010 53,488 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

air bag lamp on

brake pad lamp on

dsc lamp on

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,914 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 47,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,676 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,180 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,037 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 35,857 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash board, indicating a fault.

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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MX02 ATV is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 MX02 ATV, 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 MX02 ATV registered?

MX02 ATV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is MX02 ATV safe to buy?

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