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VO52 OBE

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,432 mi
Last recorded60,432 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 OBE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 60,432 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 59,560 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 55,402 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 53,198 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 53,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,862 miles

brake warning light on but all sensors look ok

Pass 31 May 2018 52,596 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 52,303 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 52,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,546 miles

engine warning light is on

n/s washer is inop but enough from o/s to clean windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,932 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,350 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 45,136 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,336 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 43,336 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,985 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,755 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,120 miles

N/S/R tyre has cut in outer sidewall. Cut has been glued closed, this could be dangerous depending on depth of cut.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,238 miles

wipers poor cleaning

Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,293 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,041 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 27,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VO52 OBE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VO52 OBE, 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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VO52 OBE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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