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SV02 EJY

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,087 mi
Last recorded62,087 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 EJY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 62,087 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 62,019 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

eml light on

Pass 2 Sep 2024 62,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 61,810 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge also close to wear bars and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 61,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 60,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 60,353 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,621 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,094 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,879 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 56,879 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,022 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 56,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,631 miles

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 54,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,604 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge of tread and perrished

Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 25,783 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

near side rear tyre worn very knobbly

rear park brake dont lock off but efficiency ok for mot

Pass 27 Nov 2009 15,445 miles

both front tyre starting to perish/crack between tread blocks 225/40ZR17

Pass 29 Oct 2009 15,190 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged and cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread and worn edges

Fail 27 Oct 2009 15,153 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged and cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread and worn edges

Pass 17 Nov 2008 12,912 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall rim protector bead cut

slight play to offside and nearside of steering rack ends

Pass 19 Nov 2007 10,943 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 10,943 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall rim protector edge damaged but no cords or ply showing at time of test

slight play to offside of steering rack end

Pass 26 Oct 2006 9,990 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 9,071 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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SV02 EJY 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 77.8%.

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 SV02 EJY, 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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SV02 EJY is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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