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WR52 MEG

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

69,785 mi
Last recorded69,785 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 MEG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 69,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at nsr chassis leg area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner+outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf inner+outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 68,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 67,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 67,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 66,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear joints to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from flexys to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 64,513 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 61,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear pipes slighly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2020 60,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 57,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 56,167 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 53,864 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 49,072 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,354 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 47,339 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 46,924 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 45,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,619 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,587 miles

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

parking brake weak o/s

Fail 19 Aug 2009 41,587 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s/f tyres cracking & worn on inside edges

parking brake weak o/s

Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,249 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,162 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 25,537 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,890 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 20,775 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WR52 MEG is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 WR52 MEG, 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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What year was WR52 MEG registered?

WR52 MEG is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is WR52 MEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 MEG shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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