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CU52 YCL

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,902 mi
Last recorded142,902 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 YCL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 142,902 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear fog light is dimmer than nearside

washers only just hitting screen

Fail 23 Oct 2021 142,902 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under passenger seat (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi's corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear fog light is dimmer than nearside

washers only just hitting screen

Pass 1 Oct 2020 142,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear corners (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2020 142,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear corners (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 142,039 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 140,914 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 140,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 139,929 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 138,463 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 138,463 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2015 134,910 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 130,026 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 130,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 122,253 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,306 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 111,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 101,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 101,453 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 80,974 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 79,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads low.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 48,584 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 27,688 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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CU52 YCL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 61,822 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU52 YCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU52 YCL registered?

CU52 YCL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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