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W6 HEX

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

156,917 mi
Last recorded156,917 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 HEX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 156,917 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 156,879 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 156,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 150,976 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 150,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 145,114 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 139,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 135,782 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 135,623 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both side sills slightly corroded

Engine cover fitted

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 129,540 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front fog lights missing

Fuel cap seal perishing/cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 129,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front fog lights missing

Fuel cap seal perishing/cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 124,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bonding (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

slight uneven application to the park brake

Pass 26 Apr 2017 116,848 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 116,848 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 110,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,295 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in both ront lower arm rear bushes

Pass 1 May 2014 94,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres worn inside edge close limit

signs of cracking inner walls both rear tyres

under tray loose

Fail 23 Apr 2014 94,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres worn to zero tread on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 76,950 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 76,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,680 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 71,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jul 2010 64,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,422 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AROUND INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,580 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 59,580 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 59,532 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front discs rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,736 miles

as per 731719446200

Fail 6 Sep 2006 52,736 miles

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

slight playoffside front lower balljoint pin †offside front foglight lens broken.

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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W6 HEX is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W6 HEX, 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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W6 HEX is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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