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GN02 WFR

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,550 mi
Last recorded116,550 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 WFR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 116,550 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 108,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 101,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 101,078 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 94,287 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 87,657 miles

bolt on chassis stiffener corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2021 87,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bolt on chassis stiffener corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,835 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,084 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,889 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 66,855 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,303 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre starting to split

Offside front tyre starting to split

Offside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 60,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 53,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,437 miles

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

front & rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2012 44,780 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,780 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,271 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,511 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,319 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,444 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 8,291 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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GN02 WFR is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN02 WFR, 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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GN02 WFR is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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