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LN02 ZZU

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,131 mi
Last recorded38,131 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 ZZU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 38,131 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2025 36,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2025 36,197 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 33,969 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 31,303 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 30,334 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jun 2021 27,627 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2020 26,922 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jun 2020 26,922 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 25,919 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

engine warning light staying on

Pass 17 May 2018 24,901 miles

engine warning light staying on

Pass 23 May 2017 24,282 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 May 2017 24,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,904 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,868 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 22,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 22,105 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 21,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 20,313 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 18,570 miles

Both front and rear tyres beginning to perish.

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

Front brakes discs beginning to wear thin

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 15,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 12,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 8,859 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,061 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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LN02 ZZU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LN02 ZZU, 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 LN02 ZZU registered?

LN02 ZZU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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