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SNZ 3893

2002 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,459 mi
Last recorded101,459 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 3893
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 101,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2024 98,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2024 98,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 96,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,808 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 95,316 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2020 93,802 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x1 missing (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,060 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,175 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,763 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint n/s/f lower (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint o/s/f lower (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 88,763 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint n/s/f lower (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint o/s/f lower (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 856,856 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 856,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,019 miles

n/s/r park brake low eff to o/s/r

rear tyres wearing in centre tread

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,757 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,060 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 56,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,455 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,923 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2010 31,898 miles

both front tyres perishing in tread

Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,899 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,317 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2005 25,150 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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SNZ 3893 is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SNZ 3893, 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

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What year was SNZ 3893 registered?

SNZ 3893 is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is SNZ 3893 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNZ 3893 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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