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RE02 VZH

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,079 mi
Last recorded58,079 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VZH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 58,079 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 54,771 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 50,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 50,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 50,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,848 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise brake pad warning lamp[ on.

Fail 7 Feb 2020 49,695 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise brake pad warning lamp[ on.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 46,249 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 24 Aug 2015 42,268 miles

traction control light on

Fail 24 Aug 2015 42,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

traction control light on

Fail 15 Jul 2015 42,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Petrol cap seal cracking.

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

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 39,257 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 37,396 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 36,081 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 35,698 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,639 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 20,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,137 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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RE02 VZH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VZH, 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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RE02 VZH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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