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N20 BCU

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,153 mi
Last recorded62,153 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 BCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 62,153 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 61,845 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 61,095 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 58,004 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 57,045 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,688 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 54,269 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 54,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 52,698 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,502 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,331 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 49,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,745 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,148 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,106 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,520 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,204 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,172 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,770 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,846 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 26,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,409 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,004 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)

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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N20 BCU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N20 BCU, 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 N20 BCU registered?

N20 BCU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is N20 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 BCU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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