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CX51 NTF

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,731 mi
Last recorded76,731 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 NTF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 76,731 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner side wall

Fail 5 Jul 2013 76,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner side wall

Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,941 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 74,940 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 70,980 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,769 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,100 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 53,100 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,153 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 40,399 miles

nearside and offside rear discs inner face starting to corrode

Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,320 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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CX51 NTF is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CX51 NTF, 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 CX51 NTF registered?

CX51 NTF is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is CX51 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 NTF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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