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CV02 UYF

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,089 mi
Last recorded108,089 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 UYF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 108,089 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front hubs and suspension corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 108,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front hubs and suspension corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 108,086 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front/rear suspension corroded

plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2021 108,083 miles

Front subframe and suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2021 108,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front subframe and suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 108,019 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe,rear suspension arms,rear brake flexis,rear brake pipes covered heavily with underseal

Fail 13 Aug 2020 108,018 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe,rear suspension arms,rear brake flexis,rear brake pipes covered heavily with underseal

Pass 17 Jul 2019 107,109 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 107,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 99,811 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted,inner wheel arch covers fitted,underside shields fitted.

Fail 4 Jul 2018 99,809 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted,inner wheel arch covers fitted,underside shields fitted.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 92,497 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to & from rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to & from rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on o/s petrol tank strap

surface corrosion on n/s & o/s rear lower suspension arms

Fail 14 Jul 2017 92,497 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to & from rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to & from rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on o/s petrol tank strap

surface corrosion on n/s & o/s rear lower suspension arms

Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r + o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f + o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

tank straps corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jun 2015 80,717 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre has cut to side wall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 73,778 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre has cut to side wall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on petrol tank straps

petrol cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,073 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,073 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,851 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 54,161 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,310 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,560 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,560 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,929 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 UYF is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UYF, 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 UYF is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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