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DV02 HLJ

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,526 mi
Last recorded83,526 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 HLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 83,526 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 83,251 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,126 miles

rear corrosion on suspension arms and surface corrosion on underneath of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2022 69,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 68,389 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front headlamp levelling switch stiff to operate

Nearside Outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 67,814 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 67,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,318 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

e,m,l,light on

oil leak front of engine

p/a/s pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,418 miles

Front ex mtg sheared

oil leak on engine

p/a/s/pipe corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 66,418 miles

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

Front ex mtg sheared

oil leak on engine

p/a/s/pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,146 miles

coolant stains on engine

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 64,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mounting sheared, but system still supported

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle support bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2015 64,018 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ex front mtg sheared but system still supported

p/a/s/pipe corroded

small split in rear axle support rubber b ush

Pass 14 Jan 2014 61,573 miles

Coolant leak

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2013 58,644 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 58,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 49,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,071 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 44,202 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,957 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,376 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 34,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 34,298 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 30,537 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 25,885 miles

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)

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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DV02 HLJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DV02 HLJ, 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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DV02 HLJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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