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DX03 NFZ

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,038 mi
Last recorded115,038 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 NFZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 115,038 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 113,662 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 113,647 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 103,361 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 103,361 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 82,491 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 31 Mar 2009 82,122 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 10 Apr 2008 63,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,105 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 42,998 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 42,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis number on car was different to database and reg doc. customer to advise dvla

Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,321 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,087 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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DX03 NFZ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DX03 NFZ, 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 DX03 NFZ registered?

DX03 NFZ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is DX03 NFZ safe to buy?

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