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RE02 VGV

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,985 mi
Last recorded99,985 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VGV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 99,985 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 98,173 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Top mount slight play

Rear Diff bush worn

Pass 27 Oct 2023 98,121 miles

diff corroded

diff mounts slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,065 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

slight wear in rear-most diff bush

Pass 28 Sep 2021 97,966 miles

chips in front windscreen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,680 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2019 97,498 miles

cracks in front number plate

front tyres worn more on inner edges

wear starting in offside front lower wishbone,rear bush and rear axle main bush

Pass 12 Sep 2018 97,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 95,261 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,378 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 92,377 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 87,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,456 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some low effort to n/s parking brake

wear to both rear tyres on 2.3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,265 miles

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

wear to front brake pads

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,555 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,758 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,610 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RE02 VGV 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 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 RE02 VGV, 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 RE02 VGV registered?

RE02 VGV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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