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MA02 BWN

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

74,034 mi
Last recorded74,034 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 BWN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,034 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 74,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 72,556 miles

Both front chassis legs corroded

Both sills corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 70,673 miles

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

Front Exhaust studs corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank brace corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 69,014 miles

All brake back plates corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 66,702 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

General suspension corrosion

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 64,184 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 62,406 miles

Exhaust flange corroded

Headlamps deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 59,574 miles

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

both front brake ferrules slightly corroded

both front struts slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front exhaust flange corroded and in poor condition

front sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,584 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

front exhaust corroded at join

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear disc slightly corroded

offside front droplink lower bush slightly deteriorated

offside front lower arm bush slightly cracked

rear droplink upper bushes cracked on both sides

rear fuel pipe corroded

slight sweat of oil around engine and gearbox area

Fail 24 Aug 2017 56,584 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

front exhaust corroded at join

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear disc slightly corroded

offside front droplink lower bush slightly deteriorated

offside front lower arm bush slightly cracked

rear droplink upper bushes cracked on both sides

rear fuel pipe corroded

slight sweat of oil around engine and gearbox area

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,737 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 52,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 49,323 miles

Slight play in steering rack detected at offside wheel

Fail 25 Aug 2015 49,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in steering rack detected at offside wheel

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,779 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear discs slightly corroded on inner edge .

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner edge .

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,611 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 39,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs showing signs of corrosion and slight pitting

Fail 29 Jul 2011 33,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,736 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,655 miles

all four brake discs showing signs of corrosion

all four tyre treads showing signs of cracking

fuel cap rubber starting to crack

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,857 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 16,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,430 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 16,270 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 16,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,672 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,825 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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MA02 BWN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA02 BWN, 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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MA02 BWN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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