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N111 SFS

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,395 mi
Last recorded97,395 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 SFS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 97,395 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 97,069 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,806 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 96,550 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 96,253 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 95,665 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,633 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,484 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

observation only engine undertray and wheel arch liners in place at time of test.

slight bind o/s/f brake.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 95,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,467 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 80,294 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 19 Feb 2011 61,183 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,863 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 52,845 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,708 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 37,790 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 37,789 miles

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

nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm replacement advise

Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,851 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,819 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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N111 SFS is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N111 SFS, 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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N111 SFS is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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