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F8 GSL

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,970 mi
Last recorded66,970 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 GSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 66,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 65,538 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 64,845 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 64,231 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 63,516 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 62,723 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,104 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 61,306 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,362 miles

engine covers / body covers obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2016 60,293 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,691 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,794 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,223 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,312 miles

gearbox exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,005 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,270 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

exhaust mount broken (gear box)

Pass 1 Aug 2010 25,120 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,519 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,891 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 22,526 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 21,450 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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F8 GSL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F8 GSL, 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 F8 GSL registered?

F8 GSL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is F8 GSL safe to buy?

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