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WA52 LGZ

2002 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,682 mi
Last recorded74,682 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 LGZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 74,682 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 74,682 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 71,982 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 69,167 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 66,717 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 64,627 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 64,005 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside park brake will need adjustment soon

Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,776 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,747 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 62,745 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 62,339 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,399 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 60,399 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 59,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear starting to get low on the inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,282 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 57,282 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 May 2013 56,533 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 56,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2011 55,871 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

front brake discs corroded

front disc pads getting low

Fail 21 Apr 2010 54,509 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads just starting to wear thin

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,509 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads just starting to wear thin

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,231 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,103 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 47,629 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 47,629 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 46,839 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,661 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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WA52 LGZ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,979cc 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 WA52 LGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA52 LGZ registered?

WA52 LGZ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is WA52 LGZ safe to buy?

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