CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO02 SNU

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,728 mi
Last recorded86,728 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 SNU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 86,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover is misting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 84,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 80,634 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 80,634 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

drivers side front wiper catching on bonnet when operated

Pass 25 May 2023 80,408 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 80,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,318 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 80,318 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 80,140 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 79,616 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fixed to back arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 77,445 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,726 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 75,607 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 75,607 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,605 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,193 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 71,440 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 69,862 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 69,862 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,149 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 66,511 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 64,433 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 60,637 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 56,158 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 51,302 miles

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

front pads low

surface rust on rear discs

Pass 28 Nov 2006 51,302 miles

front pads low

surface rust on rear discs

Pass 15 May 2006 47,363 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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VO02 SNU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 VO02 SNU, 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

How do I check the history of VO02 SNU?

You can check the full history of VO02 SNU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO02 SNU registered?

VO02 SNU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is VO02 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO02 SNU shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO02 SNU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VO02 SNU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.