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NK52 UMS

2002 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,574 mi
Last recorded57,574 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 UMS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 57,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 56,582 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 56,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 54,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area and timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap rubber cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2023 54,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area and timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap rubber cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2022 52,536 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 52,535 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 50,152 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ft and rear brake discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose ft exhaust silencer support bracket weld cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,378 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose securing bracket weld has cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 48,379 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose securing bracket weld has cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,728 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,078 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,120 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,782 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 42,782 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,931 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,971 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,422 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

center exhaust outer skin

Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,053 miles

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

center exhaust box outer skin

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,453 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 36,512 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,488 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,868 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 34,868 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 31,168 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,550 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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NK52 UMS is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NK52 UMS, 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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NK52 UMS is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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