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WX02 XUY

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,927 mi
Last recorded54,927 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 XUY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 54,927 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 54,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 54,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 54,356 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 52,733 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,729 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,297 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 49,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,020 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 47,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 45,533 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,317 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 44,229 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,331 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,063 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 32,826 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 28,352 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,305 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 25,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,331 miles

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

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

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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WX02 XUY is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WX02 XUY, 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 WX02 XUY registered?

WX02 XUY is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is WX02 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX02 XUY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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