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LV02 ZTH

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

30,850 mi
Last recorded30,850 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 ZTH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 30,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 30,631 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 30,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 30,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 29,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks on tread depth wall/cords or ply not exposed

Offside Front tyre has cracks on tread depth wall/cords or ply not exposed

Pass 25 May 2016 29,530 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,930 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,468 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,785 miles

front tyres tread starting to perish and split slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust bracket corroded away

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2012 26,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust bracket corroded away

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,881 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,475 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,294 miles

Advise replace nearside windscreen wiper.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,529 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,909 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 11,888 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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LV02 ZTH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LV02 ZTH, 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 LV02 ZTH registered?

LV02 ZTH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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