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VO52 TCX

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,707 mi
Last recorded97,707 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 TCX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 97,707 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 97,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 97,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 97,432 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 97,128 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 97,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 97,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,913 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 96,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,755 miles

slight play ns & os lower swivel

Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,464 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 95,984 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,606 miles

steering arms worn

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 95,606 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

steering arms worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 86,034 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,099 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,622 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 68,618 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside hand brake effort low

Fail 14 Jul 2009 60,700 miles

Both ball joints have slight free play.

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to deteriorate.

Both rear brake disc,s rusty and starting to pitt.

Both wishbone rear bushes have slight free play.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,700 miles

Both ball joints have slight free play.

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to deteriorate.

Both rear brake disc,s rusty and starting to pitt.

Both wishbone rear bushes have slight free play.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,344 miles

n/s front tyre on legal limit {inner edge]

Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,408 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,492 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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VO52 TCX is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VO52 TCX, 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 TCX is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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