2002 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · LN02 UVV
2002 BMW Z3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 80,205 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN02 UVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 80,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN02 UVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW Z3 (LN02 UVV) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LN02 UVV Mileage History
- 30/06/202278,870 mi
- 18/09/202379,772 mi+902 mi
- 18/09/202379,772 mi
- 25/03/202579,946 mi+174 mi
- 10/03/202680,205 mi+259 mi
Average of roughly 361 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Cooling System FailureSerious
Sharing E36 architecture, the M43, M44, M52, and M54 engines are prone to plastic radiator neck breakage, thermostat housing warping, and plastic water pump impeller detachment, leading to rapid overheating.
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