2002 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · LS02 RNO
2002 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 142,318 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS02 RNO Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 142,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS02 RNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW Z3 (LS02 RNO) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Tyres (25 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 110 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LS02 RNO Mileage History
- 25/05/200672,257 mi
- 05/06/200778,123 mi+5,866 mi
- 05/06/200778,123 mi
- 04/06/200883,545 mi+5,422 mi
- 05/06/200883,545 mi
- 29/06/200990,508 mi+6,963 mi
- 24/06/201096,321 mi+5,813 mi
- 29/06/201096,323 mi+2 mi
- 12/07/2011102,008 mi+5,685 mi
- 11/07/2012106,071 mi+4,063 mi
- 11/07/2012106,072 mi+1 mi
- 15/07/2013109,694 mi+3,622 mi
- 16/07/2013109,694 mi
- 11/07/2014112,725 mi+3,031 mi
- 13/07/2015115,997 mi+3,272 mi
- 14/07/2015116,002 mi+5 mi
- 29/06/2016119,213 mi+3,211 mi
- 30/06/2016119,221 mi+8 mi
- 14/07/2017123,112 mi+3,891 mi
- 17/07/2017123,112 mi
- 17/07/2018126,466 mi+3,354 mi
- 07/10/2018126,488 mi+22 mi
- 07/10/2018126,488 mi
- 28/08/2019127,654 mi+1,166 mi
- 28/08/2019127,654 mi
- 11/08/2020128,674 mi+1,020 mi
- 11/08/2020128,674 mi
- 06/08/2021132,594 mi+3,920 mi
- 09/08/2022134,709 mi+2,115 mi
- 14/08/2023138,376 mi+3,667 mi
- 15/08/2024140,714 mi+2,338 mi
- 15/08/2024140,714 mi
- 05/08/2025142,009 mi+1,295 mi
- 06/08/2026142,318 mi+309 mi
Average of roughly 3,468 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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