2002 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · EX02 OCP
2002 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 107,747 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX02 OCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2026
- 107,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX02 OCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW Z3 (EX02 OCP) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Not working. (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
EX02 OCP Mileage History
- 18/08/202399,234 mi
- 17/08/2024104,182 mi+4,948 mi
- 17/08/2024104,182 mi
- 15/08/2025105,812 mi+1,630 mi
- 13/08/2026107,747 mi+1,935 mi
Average of roughly 2,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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