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637 DON

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,952 mi
Last recorded60,952 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration637 DON
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 60,952 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 59,817 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 58,385 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 54,826 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 54,826 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Amber parking brake lamp illuminated

EML on

Pass 12 May 2021 52,944 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 51,565 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 51,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 48,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 45,360 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 42,642 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,720 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,161 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,496 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 35,471 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,278 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 29,131 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,109 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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637 DON is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 637 DON, 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 637 DON registered?

637 DON is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is 637 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 637 DON shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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