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SB52 OKG

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

35,009 mi
Last recorded35,009 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 OKG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 35,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 34,622 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 34,620 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective O ring (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 33,984 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 33,907 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 33,711 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 32,993 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 32,274 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 32,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi going to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,762 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 30,710 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 30,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 28,408 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 28,408 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,908 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 26,903 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,868 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 24,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 24,050 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,786 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 22,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,084 miles

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

chip on front screen

slight tear on front wish bone bushes

Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,014 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 21,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,405 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 20,404 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,859 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 19,855 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,313 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 18,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 16,839 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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SB52 OKG is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 SB52 OKG, 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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SB52 OKG is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is SB52 OKG safe to buy?

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