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OU02 NCE

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

54,637 mi
Last recorded54,637 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 NCE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 54,637 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 54,633 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 51,865 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 47,986 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 May 2019 39,178 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 34,566 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 32,912 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 32,097 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 31,141 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 31,141 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2014 30,112 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 29,372 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,548 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 27,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 25,538 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 28 Mar 2009 24,206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 21,985 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 19,565 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 16,989 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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OU02 NCE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OU02 NCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU02 NCE registered?

OU02 NCE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is OU02 NCE safe to buy?

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