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OU02 TTE

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

101,677 mi
Last recorded101,677 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 TTE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 101,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 101,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 93,935 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 93,250 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 93,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,176 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 91,164 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,055 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,236 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 87,560 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,343 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 86,198 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,026 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,407 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 85,188 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 85,188 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,522 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,188 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 75,187 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,881 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,931 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 57,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 50,412 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 40,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TTE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 TTE, 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 TTE registered?

OU02 TTE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 2002.

Is OU02 TTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU02 TTE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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