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WA02 KNV

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

35,200 mi
Last recorded35,200 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 KNV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 35,200 miles

various under body covers fitted at time of test, obscuring view

Pass 29 Apr 2025 34,973 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under body covers

Pass 16 May 2024 34,715 miles

various under body covers obscuring view

Fail 9 May 2024 34,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under body covers obscuring view

Pass 26 Apr 2023 34,223 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 33,850 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 33,610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 33,095 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 31,741 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 30,875 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 30,431 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,545 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 28,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 27,505 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,647 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 23,510 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 21,092 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 18,550 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 16,164 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 13,631 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 10,300 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 7,305 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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WA02 KNV is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue 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 WA02 KNV, 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 WA02 KNV registered?

WA02 KNV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is WA02 KNV safe to buy?

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