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CX02 YEB

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,828 mi
Last recorded138,828 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 YEB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 138,828 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 138,313 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 129,859 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2017 129,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electrical wiring insecure no 2 lambda sensor wiring (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 May 2016 124,220 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 124,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 113,581 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front wishbone rear bushes are deteriorated / freeplay

both rear axle carrier bushes are deteriorated

power steering oil cooler is corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 113,581 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes are deteriorated / freeplay

both rear axle carrier bushes are deteriorated

power steering oil cooler is corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 105,462 miles

all rear brake pipes from flex hoses to calipers slightly corroded and have been greased

both front flex hoses slightly perished and cracked

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded and have been greased

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes along floor pan clips slightly corroded and have been greased

offisde front coil spring corroded

outer casing on nearside rear hand brake cable split

Fail 28 Apr 2014 105,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all rear brake pipes from flex hoses to calipers slightly corroded and have been greased

both front flex hoses slightly perished and cracked

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded and have been greased

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes along floor pan clips slightly corroded and have been greased

offisde front coil spring corroded

outer casing on nearside rear hand brake cable split

Pass 8 May 2013 97,489 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust shroud loose and support bracket corroded

nearside rear handbrake cable outer split but not affecting performance at this time

Pass 22 May 2012 89,159 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 80,664 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 73,026 miles

front brake pads fairly worn

offside rear parking brake efficiency markedly lower than nearside ,thogh overall performance adequate

rear tyres; slight signs of cracking

some brake pipes slightly corroded

windscreen wipers worn

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,122 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 50,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,238 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 41,789 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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CX02 YEB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX02 YEB, 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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CX02 YEB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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