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NG02 LLO

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,472 mi
Last recorded65,472 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG02 LLO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 65,472 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under seal applied to O/S/R lower arm

Under seal applied to all areas

Fail 18 May 2026 65,471 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under seal applied to all areas

Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,095 miles

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

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

underseal applied to all areas

Fail 29 Apr 2025 65,095 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underseal applied to all areas

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 64,867 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 64,623 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front suspension and lower arms corroded

noise from tin cover on propshaft

Pass 31 Mar 2022 64,338 miles

corrosion t underside of vehicle, including exhaust and rear coil springs

electric fan noisey

light corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

nearside rear handbrake cable outer sheath split

rear engine breather pipe in poor condition (collapsed)

spare tyre flat

Fail 30 Mar 2022 64,338 miles

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

corrosion t underside of vehicle, including exhaust and rear coil springs

electric fan noisey

light corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

nearside rear handbrake cable outer sheath split

rear engine breather pipe in poor condition (collapsed)

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Mar 2021 64,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to inner sill & under body

light corrosion to all brake pipes

light corrosion to all coil springs

slight cracking to fuel cap seal

slight play to n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 24 Mar 2021 64,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to inner sill & under body

light corrosion to all brake pipes

light corrosion to all coil springs

slight cracking to fuel cap seal

slight play to n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 5 Mar 2020 64,091 miles

light corrosion to underbody areas

slight brake imbalance on front axle

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,837 miles

light corrosion to underbody and brake rear brake discs

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in steering coloumn lower universal joint

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,399 miles

exhaust sections corroded

light corrosion to all underbody

slight binding to nearside front wheel

slight play in front antiroll bar link arms, lower bushes

Fail 23 Mar 2018 63,399 miles

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

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

exhaust sections corroded

front wiper blades poor

light corrosion to all underbody

slight binding to nearside front wheel

slight play in front antiroll bar link arms, lower bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,064 miles

engine management light on

exhaust sections corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,777 miles

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

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

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

corrosion to both rear coil springs

corrosion to exhaust system

cracking to aux belt

Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,625 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,230 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,341 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,043 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,912 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,835 miles

front brakes worn

rear brakes worn

slight play in lower arm bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,085 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,111 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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NG02 LLO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NG02 LLO, 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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NG02 LLO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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