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WIG 2354

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,088 mi
Last recorded103,088 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIG 2354
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 103,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2026 103,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 102,892 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 front and rear (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2025 102,867 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 front and rear (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 102,625 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 102,565 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 101,603 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 101,536 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 101,286 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 97,685 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,046 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,579 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 84,112 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 28 Sep 2013 78,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge of tread pattern

Pass 22 Nov 2012 74,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 69,546 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,546 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,877 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 61,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front tyres are wearing down unevenly on the inner edge !

Both rear brake disks are starting to pit !

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 57,304 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,021 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wishbone rear bushes perished

both rear tyres 2.0mm tread low tread on inside edge s

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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WIG 2354 is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WIG 2354, 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 WIG 2354 registered?

WIG 2354 is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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