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2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,238 mi
Last recorded63,238 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 SBH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 63,238 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 60,374 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 60,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 57,519 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 54,460 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 50,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 46,445 miles

splits in front tyres

Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,343 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2020 46,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,915 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,213 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,732 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 40,282 miles

nearside washer weak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 36,164 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 36,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2011 32,834 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,940 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,877 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,220 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,015 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 4 Oct 2006 18,461 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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90 SBH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 90 SBH, 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 90 SBH registered?

90 SBH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is 90 SBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 90 SBH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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