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GF02 BZB

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,788 mi
Last recorded46,788 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 BZB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 46,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 46,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 46,453 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 46,352 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 46,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 46,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 45,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 45,568 miles

Advise both front tyres are worn on inner shoulders.

Pass 9 May 2017 45,423 miles

advise both front tyres are worn on inner shoulders

Pass 25 May 2016 45,288 miles

advise both front tyres are worn on inner shoulders

Pass 29 May 2015 45,003 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 44,472 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 44,299 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 44,028 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 43,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 May 2010 41,803 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 41,127 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 41,127 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 39,805 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,675 miles

advise corrosion/grooving on front and rear brake discs

front brake pads worn

Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,476 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 21,673 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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GF02 BZB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GF02 BZB, 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

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What year was GF02 BZB registered?

GF02 BZB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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The MOT history for GF02 BZB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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