2002 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · AY02 AMX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on 21 August 2024 at 46,908 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This string of clean records across the last five tests indicates that the car has been maintained to a high standard and has avoided the common mechanical or structural failures typically seen in vehicles of this age. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old BMW, averaging approximately 1,954 miles per year. There is a notable gap in testing records between June 2019 and September 2022, during which the vehicle covered only 600 miles. Since that period, usage has increased slightly, with 1,083 miles recorded between 2022 and 2024. This low annual mileage suggests the car likely spent long periods in storage, which places specific demands on the rubber-based components and fluid systems rather than mechanical wear from distance. A buyer must perform a physical inspection focusing on components affected by low-mileage storage. While the MOT record shows no faults, the inspector should check for perished rubber in the suspension bushes, splitar boots, and aging brake lines which degrade over time regardless of use. Particular attention should be paid to the brake discs for surface corrosion, as stationary vehicles are prone to pitting. Given the age and low mileage, the buyer should also verify the age of the tyres, as they may have hardened out despite having sufficient tread depth.