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X16 UCA

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,381 mi
Last recorded121,381 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 UCA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 121,381 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 120,683 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 119,611 miles

Offside Front sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 20 May 2024 119,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2023 117,997 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 113,849 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 112,060 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 110,756 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

front wheelarches are corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 107,999 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 105,555 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,787 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Nov 2014 82,347 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,399 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,556 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 69,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,520 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 65,519 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,495 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,568 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 61,568 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,814 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,659 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,916 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 48,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

large crack in front screen outside of swept area

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,224 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 41,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 30,348 miles

front number plate cracked nearside rear tyre 2.1mm front brake pads to be checked

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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X16 UCA is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc 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 X16 UCA, 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 X16 UCA registered?

X16 UCA is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is X16 UCA safe to buy?

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