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G4 GVE

2002 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

53,686 mi
Last recorded53,686 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 GVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 53,686 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 53,429 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 53,298 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 53,224 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 53,196 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 52,834 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 52,643 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,421 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,100 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,537 miles

offside rear tyre has an object in tread detected

Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,398 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,267 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,963 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 50,055 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators on inner treads!!

Pass 28 Apr 2012 48,267 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,229 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,544 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 44,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,835 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 38,699 miles

front brake pads worn? †rear tyres worn

Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,926 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 31,748 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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G4 GVE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 G4 GVE, 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 G4 GVE registered?

G4 GVE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is G4 GVE safe to buy?

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