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2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,924 mi
Last recorded85,924 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration35 WR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 85,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 85,877 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 85,744 miles

Rear some corrosion 2 x front to rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,572 miles

brake pad wear W/L on

Pass 22 Dec 2015 84,842 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,613 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,340 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,975 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,360 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,040 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 74,114 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,114 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,417 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,945 miles

Oil leak

Uneven Front Tyre Wear.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,656 miles

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)

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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35 WR is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 35 WR, 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 35 WR registered?

35 WR is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is 35 WR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 35 WR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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