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GU02 GXZ

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,945 mi
Last recorded91,945 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 GXZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 91,945 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 91,417 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 91,097 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Around power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Undertray fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,703 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2022 90,350 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2021 89,485 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,415 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,715 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 87,693 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,156 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 87,156 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,572 miles

o/s/f repeater lamp slightly discoloured

Fail 6 Jun 2016 86,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f repeater lamp slightly discoloured

Fail 30 May 2015 85,842 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front shock absorber getting soft

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2015 85,842 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front shock absorber getting soft

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 84,167 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

ns/os rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 May 2013 82,154 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

general corrosion

Fail 29 May 2013 82,154 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

general corrosion

Pass 15 May 2012 81,717 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 4 Jun 2011 78,648 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 72,654 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 67,095 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 62,565 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 59,484 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 52,672 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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GU02 GXZ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc 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 GU02 GXZ, 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 GU02 GXZ registered?

GU02 GXZ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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