2002 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · AV02 CFM
2002 BMW Z3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 95,429 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Dec 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV02 CFM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2024
- 95,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV02 CFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW Z3 (AV02 CFM) between October 2021 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
AV02 CFM Mileage History
- 20/10/202194,679 mi
- 23/10/202194,681 mi+2 mi
- 04/08/202295,322 mi+641 mi
- 14/06/202495,429 mi+107 mi
Average of roughly 283 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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