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WP02 HCN

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,875 mi
Last recorded57,875 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 HCN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 57,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 57,875 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 57,666 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2024 57,631 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2023 57,510 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 56,698 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,428 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to limit at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 54,422 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to limit at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,039 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 41,617 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,368 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,361 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,710 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 37,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,641 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,981 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,332 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,018 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,211 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 15,040 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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WP02 HCN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WP02 HCN, 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 WP02 HCN registered?

WP02 HCN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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