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ACZ 3

2002 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,261 mi
Last recorded65,261 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 3
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 65,261 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 63,932 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 62,223 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 58,330 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 57,904 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 54,853 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 52,059 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 49,145 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 16 May 2018 49,145 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2017 48,019 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 May 2017 48,019 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 47,188 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 45,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs pitted

both rear tyres near to wearbars

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge newar to cords

stickers left on all four tyres

Fail 14 Feb 2015 45,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs pitted

bonnet hard to lock closed

both rear tyres near to wearbars

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge newar to cords

stickers left on all four tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,988 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 43,155 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 42,258 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 42,258 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,893 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,085 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 34,047 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,047 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,317 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres perished.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 29,315 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front tyres perished.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 26,041 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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ACZ 3 is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ACZ 3, 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 ACZ 3 registered?

ACZ 3 is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is ACZ 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 3 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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