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V31 ERN

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,487 mi
Last recorded52,487 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 ERN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 52,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 52,389 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 51,965 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 51,849 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 51,199 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 51,193 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 50,548 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 49,672 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 49,068 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 47,960 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 47,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across lower suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 45,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge also cracked on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 43,879 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 42,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 38,919 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 35,666 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 35,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,282 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,270 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,978 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,620 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,138 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 22,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V31 ERN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V31 ERN, 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 V31 ERN registered?

V31 ERN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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