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21 HLD

2002 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,262 mi
Last recorded69,262 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 HLD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 69,262 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 66,634 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 64,901 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 63,297 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,972 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 62,852 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,695 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 60,388 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 59,604 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All on rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside park brake poor

Pass 10 May 2016 59,592 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,999 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,147 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,142 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,131 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 54,124 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,868 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,144 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,575 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 39,764 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 31,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing around inner edges

Fail 24 Jan 2006 31,301 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing around inner edges

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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21 HLD is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 21 HLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 21 HLD?

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What year was 21 HLD registered?

21 HLD is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is 21 HLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 HLD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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