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MX52 AAO

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

99,394 mi
Last recorded99,394 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 AAO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 99,394 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

General Corrosion under body

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 99,380 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 99,375 miles

Fuel tank insecure both straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective near box (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to underside sills and rear inner sills and at o/s/r radius arm

corrosion to underside sills and rear inner sills and at o/s/r radius arm

Pass 15 Apr 2023 95,850 miles

CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 95,846 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE AND BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 94,028 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 94,026 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 83,672 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 83,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 80,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 76,842 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,811 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 69,811 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,202 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 64,202 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 62,680 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 May 2016 62,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank straps corrodied

Fail 25 Apr 2014 60,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank straps corrodied

Pass 3 May 2013 58,726 miles

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

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)

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

slight coolant leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 56,097 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,911 miles

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

fuel cap seal slight cracking

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,748 miles

Fuel filler cap rubber cracking

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 43,843 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 39,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,465 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 34,464 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,579 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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MX52 AAO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 MX52 AAO, 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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MX52 AAO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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