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X50 ASK

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,907 mi
Last recorded72,907 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 ASK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 72,907 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 72,573 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 72,059 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,417 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 70,670 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 69,804 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 69,237 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,782 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,841 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,831 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 63,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,950 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,660 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,091 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

headlamp main beam colours are different

rear suspension bushes worn both sides

Pass 2 Dec 2011 58,420 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,620 miles

both front washer jets partially blocked

offside front side repeater slightly pale

offside front whishbone arm rear bush slightly dereriorated

Pass 27 May 2010 47,598 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 47,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,837 miles

Osr tyre cracking up

Fail 8 Aug 2008 46,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Osr tyre cracking up

Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,726 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,636 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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X50 ASK is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X50 ASK, 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 X50 ASK registered?

X50 ASK is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is X50 ASK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X50 ASK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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