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AV02 AAZ

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

87,100 mi
Last recorded87,100 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 AAZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 87,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 86,888 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 86,399 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 86,183 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 85,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 84,984 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 84,412 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,216 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 83,455 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 82,317 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 81,341 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 80,127 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 77,464 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,765 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,657 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 69,975 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 66,394 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,181 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,714 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 57,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,052 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 43,869 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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AV02 AAZ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AV02 AAZ, 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 AV02 AAZ registered?

AV02 AAZ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 May 2002.

Is AV02 AAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 AAZ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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