2002 BMW Z3 3.0L Petrol · LN52 PNJ
2002 BMW Z3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 107,757 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN52 PNJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/08/2022
- 107,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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LN52 PNJ MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 BMW Z3 (LN52 PNJ) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 August 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Boot Floor TearingSerious
The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- 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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