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MC02 ZMC

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,008 mi
Last recorded52,008 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC02 ZMC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 52,008 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 51,972 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 51,932 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 51,855 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 51,791 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,780 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 51,780 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,762 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 51,735 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,701 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,176 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 50,848 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,239 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,012 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,660 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,165 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,841 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,833 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,176 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,050 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,513 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,660 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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MC02 ZMC is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 MC02 ZMC, 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 MC02 ZMC registered?

MC02 ZMC is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is MC02 ZMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC02 ZMC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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