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VE02 BVB

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,346 mi
Last recorded68,346 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 BVB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 68,346 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 67,833 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 67,074 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 66,392 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 65,030 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 62,853 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 58,853 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 53,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,108 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,046 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,841 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,606 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,346 miles

rear diff mounting bush poor

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,279 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,195 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,843 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 38,842 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,744 miles

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

Nearside 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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VE02 BVB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VE02 BVB, 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 VE02 BVB registered?

VE02 BVB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is VE02 BVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE02 BVB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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