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MD02 LZM

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

24,896 mi
Last recorded24,896 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 LZM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 24,896 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 23,409 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 21,890 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 20,066 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 20,041 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 18,690 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 18,040 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 17,757 miles

Nearside Rear Upper rear diff bush becoming unbounded, no excessive movement.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 17,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened starting to separate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened starting to separate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 17,486 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 16,968 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,492 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 16,432 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 16,277 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 16,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre has age cracks

Pass 30 May 2013 16,050 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 31 May 2012 15,357 miles

n/s/f n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,849 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2010 14,086 miles

both rear tyres getting low on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,461 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,937 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 11,887 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 10,734 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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MD02 LZM is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 MD02 LZM, 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 MD02 LZM registered?

MD02 LZM is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is MD02 LZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD02 LZM shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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