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Y25 OGT

2002 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

7,327 mi
Last recorded7,327 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 OGT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 7,327 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 7,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 7,228 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 6,264 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 4,633 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 3,809 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 110,326 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 106,499 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 106,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight uneven tyre wear to both rear tyres on the inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 84,464 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 84,464 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 70,573 miles

Front disks corroded

Misting of oil around gearbox end cap

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear disks corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2010 70,572 miles

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

Front disks corroded

Misting of oil around gearbox end cap

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear disks corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,345 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 65,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,754 miles

both front tyres low inner edges

long handbrake travel

pad warning light on

Fail 27 Nov 2008 57,754 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres low inner edges

long handbrake travel

pad warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2007 47,085 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,134 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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Y25 OGT is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y25 OGT, 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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Y25 OGT is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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