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VO02 EZM

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

71,988 mi
Last recorded71,988 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 EZM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 71,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 71,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) missing detached from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored with pad grinding (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side on wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 64,751 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 61,956 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 58,920 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 56,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 54,561 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Outer tyre shoulder worn!

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

Pass 15 May 2019 54,089 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 52,964 miles

n\s\f tyre worn on inner

o\s\f tyre worn on outer

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 52,961 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

n\s\f tyre worn on inner

o\s\f tyre worn on outer

Pass 16 May 2017 52,859 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 52,837 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 52,590 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 18 May 2015 52,318 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 52,318 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,079 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,392 miles

Diff. mount bush weak

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 50,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Diff. mount bush weak

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S/R handbrake cable in poor condition

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2011 49,112 miles

raer discs pitted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,887 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,657 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,836 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,025 miles

Front tyres wearing edges.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,057 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 23 May 2005 24,456 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

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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VO02 EZM is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VO02 EZM, 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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VO02 EZM is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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