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SHZ 350

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,512 mi
Last recorded93,512 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 350
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 93,512 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 92,913 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 92,433 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 92,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on wishbone excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on wishbone excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Leaking and fixing bold loose (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 91,416 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 90,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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SHZ 350 is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SHZ 350, 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 SHZ 350 registered?

SHZ 350 is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is SHZ 350 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHZ 350 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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