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RE02 WFL

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,979 mi
Last recorded129,979 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 WFL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 129,979 miles

Airbag light on

Suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 128,928 miles

Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 128,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,308 miles

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

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

front suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 125,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 122,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has minor cracks on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 122,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid is dirty.

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 122,364 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 120,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 119,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 116,801 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 114,320 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 109,230 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 109,230 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 97,190 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 97,190 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 5 Dec 2007 84,040 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 66,239 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 WFL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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