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AHZ 250

2002 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,130 mi
Last recorded106,130 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 250
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 106,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 104,802 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 102,558 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 100,685 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 97,238 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,830 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 94,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 92,463 miles

auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2018 92,463 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,419 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,618 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 84,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,884 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 71,086 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,086 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,566 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 52,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,849 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 37,839 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,263 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,653 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 20,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AHZ 250 is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AHZ 250, 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 AHZ 250 registered?

AHZ 250 is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is AHZ 250 safe to buy?

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