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R5 CNS

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,607 mi
Last recorded88,607 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 CNS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 88,607 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 87,790 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 87,364 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 87,170 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 86,781 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 86,441 miles

both rear sills ends slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,111 miles

both rear sills slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,745 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 84,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner rear wishbone bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,043 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,763 miles

fuel cap seal perished/cracking but sealing OK

oil misting around engine and power steering pump area

Pass 25 Jun 2015 82,235 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

minor power steering fluid leak

oil level low

Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 77,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2013 77,903 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 77,114 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 75,494 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,543 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,152 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,084 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 44,390 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres warn inner edges nearside rear tyre approaching legal minimum

nearside front tyre warn inner edge

nearside washer jet not working

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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R5 CNS is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R5 CNS, 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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What year was R5 CNS registered?

R5 CNS is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is R5 CNS safe to buy?

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