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WR02 EVK

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

77,953 mi
Last recorded77,953 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 EVK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 77,953 miles

Offside Rear Brake appear to have got hot

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 76,298 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 75,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly damaged end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 74,059 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 72,843 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,805 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 70,323 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 68,538 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,936 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

rear differential rubber mount starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jul 2016 60,580 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,066 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,986 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal cracking

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,905 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,286 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 46,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,191 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,024 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,907 miles

play in both front bottom ball joints front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,644 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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WR02 EVK is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 WR02 EVK, 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 WR02 EVK registered?

WR02 EVK is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is WR02 EVK safe to buy?

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