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SO02 BAZ

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,142 mi
Last recorded71,142 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 BAZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 71,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 69,012 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 68,814 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,481 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 67,834 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,932 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,894 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 64,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,682 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,124 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 63,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,522 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,372 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,474 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 60,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,434 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Apr 2013 59,426 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,832 miles

air bag light on

engine light on

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2012 56,832 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

225/50x16 vr

air bag light on

engine light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

plastic sill covers fitted

put in 3 litres engine oil

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,001 miles

o/s/r tyre jusl legal (2mm)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 44,001 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre jusl legal (2mm)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,930 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,603 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 29,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre tread cracked

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

o/s/f tyre tread cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,602 miles

all tyres cracking

both rear tyres worn to 2mm tread

Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,060 miles

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

rear offside indicator lens cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,956 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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SO02 BAZ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SO02 BAZ, 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 SO02 BAZ registered?

SO02 BAZ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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