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AR02 HBB

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,035 mi
Last recorded77,035 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 HBB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 77,035 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 76,433 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside front sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake pipes corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2024 76,433 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and nearside not working, possible leak (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside front sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake pipes corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 76,380 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside front sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake pipes corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake efficiency just passed on 18%, pass limit is 16%

Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,648 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside front sills area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

both front brake pipes are corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2022 74,648 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside front sills area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

both front brake pipes are corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2021 73,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside front sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,734 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 71,698 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 69,600 miles

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

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

ns handbrake cable casing cracked/corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,837 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 66,837 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,454 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,848 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 58,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,723 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,951 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,904 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,158 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,525 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,513 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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AR02 HBB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AR02 HBB, 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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AR02 HBB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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