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WD02 HWA

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,555 mi
Last recorded75,555 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD02 HWA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 75,555 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 74,590 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 74,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 May 2024 67,548 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 60,388 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 58,381 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 55,236 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 55,236 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,488 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear brake hoses - ferrules corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 51,762 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,882 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,735 miles

rear tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,927 miles

rear tyres scrubbing out on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,004 miles

rear tyres scrubbing out on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,283 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside and Offside rear brake discs corroded on edges.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,896 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,939 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 34,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall but not showing cord

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,972 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 30,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,283 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKS BETWEEN TREADS

Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,070 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear 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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WD02 HWA is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WD02 HWA, 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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WD02 HWA is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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