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MIL 1860

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,662 mi
Last recorded41,662 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 1860
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 41,662 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 41,536 miles

Exhaust mounting defective from gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,177 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mounting to exhaust corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 40,790 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 40,237 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 39,990 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,230 miles

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,843 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 38,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 3,403 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,563 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,129 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,791 miles

Suggest lock stops are fitted because of the large wheels fitted (may rub body if driven hard).

Fail 10 Apr 2008 25,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suggest lock stops are fitted because of the large wheels fitted (may rub body if driven hard).

Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,929 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,822 miles

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

slight nick on n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight play in both front road wheels

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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MIL 1860 is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MIL 1860, 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 MIL 1860 registered?

MIL 1860 is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is MIL 1860 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 1860 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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