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VA02 FLZ

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

86,832 mi
Last recorded86,832 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 FLZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 86,832 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 86,052 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 84,726 miles

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

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 82,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 77,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion at retaining clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 74,544 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,673 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 66,291 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 58,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Feb 2017 50,627 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,015 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,764 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 48,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 46,851 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,366 miles

noted visable VIN in windscreen covered but engine bay VIN's match correctly

Fail 23 Jul 2012 43,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

N/S/R handbrake cable .starrting to deteriorate and crack

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,126 miles

N/S/R handbrake cable .starrting to deteriorate and crack

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,919 miles

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise slight play in both front lower ball joints

advise slight play in both front wishbones rearmost bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 12 Jul 2011 39,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise slight play in both front lower ball joints

advise slight play in both front wishbones rearmost bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2010 39,616 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)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,711 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,028 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,283 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 24,536 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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VA02 FLZ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VA02 FLZ, 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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VA02 FLZ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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