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CV02 BNY

2002 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,484 mi
Last recorded87,484 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 BNY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 87,484 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure cooling fan wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet release lever broken

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 21 Jan 2019 87,480 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure cooling fan wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet release lever broken

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Nov 2017 84,238 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,975 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,154 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush slight play

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,762 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,070 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres perishing

signs of tyre fouling on offside front inner wing

some corrosion on exhaust

Fail 24 Mar 2014 68,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres perishing

signs of tyre fouling on offside front inner wing

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 16 Mar 2013 62,007 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 61,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 59,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight noise ns front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Mar 2012 59,052 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight noise ns front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,430 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,250 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,698 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 37,698 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,799 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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CV02 BNY is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CV02 BNY, 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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CV02 BNY is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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