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WX52 KNT

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,598 mi
Last recorded48,598 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 KNT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 48,598 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 46,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 37,167 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 35,465 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 33,137 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 31,821 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 31,790 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 31,533 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 30,890 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 29,792 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 29,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm also has nail in (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm also bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 28,922 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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,218 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,524 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,909 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,649 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,119 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,356 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,158 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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 6 Dec 2005 19,093 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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WX52 KNT is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WX52 KNT, 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 WX52 KNT registered?

WX52 KNT is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WX52 KNT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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