CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU02 DDN

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,640 mi
Last recorded98,640 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 DDN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 98,640 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear lower sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake pipe(s) corroded

underside surface corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 94,951 miles

NS & OS Inner sills corroded but not considered excessive

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

Offside Front windscreen has a stone chip

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS and front to rear Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2019 94,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NS & OS Inner sills corroded but not considered excessive

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

Offside Front windscreen has a stone chip

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS and front to rear Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 91,854 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,958 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,105 miles

Advise under trays and sill covers fitted

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 85,995 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front pipe bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Advise under trays and sill covers fitted

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,209 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2014 73,209 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2013 64,338 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,149 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,826 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,235 miles

front control arms rear mount split

small stone chips in screen

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,946 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,304 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 38,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,548 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 30,547 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU02 DDN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU02 DDN, 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

How do I check the history of AU02 DDN?

You can check the full history of AU02 DDN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU02 DDN registered?

AU02 DDN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is AU02 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 DDN shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU02 DDN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU02 DDN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.