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SL52 ZKV

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,789 mi
Last recorded87,789 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 ZKV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 87,789 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 87,770 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive battery lead (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 18 Apr 2023 86,927 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 86,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 86,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2015 85,822 miles

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 85,814 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Feb 2014 84,688 miles

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,813 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,802 miles

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

Nearside wiper slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2011 76,818 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 73,703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,201 miles

Fuel cap rubber sill starting to perish/ split

Handbrake requires attention/ adjustment

Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,344 miles

near side hand brake cable outer cover damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2008 65,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

near side hand brake cable outer cover damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2007 61,556 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,819 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,813 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 51,400 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 51,400 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

d m e light stays on

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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SL52 ZKV is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL52 ZKV, 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 SL52 ZKV registered?

SL52 ZKV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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