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R9 AFM

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,888 mi
Last recorded68,888 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 AFM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 68,888 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 66,715 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 63,263 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 61,885 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 61,190 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 60,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 59,777 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 58,868 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,052 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,364 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,916 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,974 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,057 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,335 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,975 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,301 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,347 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,205 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,133 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,291 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,225 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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R9 AFM is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R9 AFM, 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

How do I check the history of R9 AFM?

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What year was R9 AFM registered?

R9 AFM is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is R9 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 AFM shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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