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W9 VNE

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

80,507 mi
Last recorded80,507 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 VNE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 80,507 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 78,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has flat spot in middle tread bands

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

Offside Front tyre puncture

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 77,734 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 77,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 76,292 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,114 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,046 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 74,399 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 74,263 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,988 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,579 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,528 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,573 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,050 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,976 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,872 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,852 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 58,726 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 41,960 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 8 Oct 2005 41,781 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

back exhaust mont broken

both front tyres cracking

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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W9 VNE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W9 VNE, 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 W9 VNE registered?

W9 VNE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is W9 VNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W9 VNE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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