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W3 BEH

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

44,791 mi
Last recorded44,791 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 BEH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 44,791 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 44,524 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 44,269 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 6 Jul 2023 43,950 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 43,668 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 43,182 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 42,339 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 40,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 34,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,948 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,395 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,428 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 32,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,063 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,992 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,352 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 24,849 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,558 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,590 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 19,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

decelemeter brake test (limited slip differential)

offside and nearside tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,877 miles

o/s windscreen washer jet blocked

o/s/f tyre low on edge

strong advise front brake pads very low

Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,262 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f wiper blade slightly smeering

Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,898 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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W3 BEH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W3 BEH, 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 W3 BEH registered?

W3 BEH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is W3 BEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 BEH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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