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PL51 KNK

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

156,433 mi
Last recorded156,433 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 KNK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 156,433 miles

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

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Chip In Screen

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 150,371 miles

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

Chip In Screen

Exhaust Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Spring Corroded

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

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

Power Steering Pipes Corroded

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 150,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Chip In Screen

Exhaust Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Spring Corroded

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

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

Power Steering Pipes Corroded

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 139,501 miles

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

Front Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Chip In Screen

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 134,428 miles

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

Front Both Wishbone Bushes Perished

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 126,606 miles

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,361 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 117,361 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Plus damaged side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 108,984 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 108,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 100,329 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 100,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,672 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 79,964 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,444 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,130 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,362 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 74,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,240 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 71,679 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,493 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 66,194 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 66,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 57,258 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 55,519 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriated

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 55,519 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate slightly deteriated

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PL51 KNK is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PL51 KNK, 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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PL51 KNK is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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