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OV52 MYL

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,821 mi
Last recorded65,821 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 MYL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 65,821 miles

EML on

Pass 9 Jul 2025 62,287 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 61,862 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 61,517 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 61,118 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 60,722 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,533 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 57,020 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 55,365 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal beginning to perish and split.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,155 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre inner edge worn close to legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,283 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn smooth on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,959 miles

near side front tyre have cracking outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 40,664 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,165 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 33,187 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 33,175 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,499 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,306 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,335 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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OV52 MYL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OV52 MYL, 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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What year was OV52 MYL registered?

OV52 MYL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is OV52 MYL safe to buy?

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