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OW02 DPE

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

104,313 mi
Last recorded104,313 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 DPE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 104,313 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 104,313 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 104,238 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 104,238 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 102,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 101,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 99,469 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 99,469 miles

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

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 98,063 miles

Coolant leak water pump

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 96,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,388 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 95,388 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 92,037 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 90,599 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 88,456 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded away but exhaust still supported

Fail 24 Feb 2014 88,452 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded away but exhaust still supported

Pass 16 Jan 2013 83,407 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 83,397 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,217 miles

rear tyres getting low just over 2mm

Fail 11 Jan 2012 78,217 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

rear tyres getting low just over 2mm

Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,878 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 68,777 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 68,777 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 64,283 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 57,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,185 miles

rear discs slightly pitted on outside faces

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,033 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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OW02 DPE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 OW02 DPE, 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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OW02 DPE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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