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GB02 OLD

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,421 mi
Last recorded57,421 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB02 OLD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 57,421 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 56,917 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 56,166 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 56,135 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 55,141 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,698 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 53,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,759 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 51,507 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,617 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,080 miles

offside parking brake efficiencey low

Fail 5 Jun 2014 49,080 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside parking brake efficiencey low

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,426 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low [ inner ]

Pass 19 May 2011 42,662 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,095 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,629 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,481 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,802 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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GB02 OLD is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GB02 OLD, 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 GB02 OLD registered?

GB02 OLD is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 July 2002.

Is GB02 OLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB02 OLD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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