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EA02 MUP

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,215 mi
Last recorded50,215 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 MUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,946 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Rears Pale (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,108 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 45,108 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,227 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,303 miles

advise rear suspension road springs starting to corrode.advise front brake pads low.advise o/s and n/s rear brake pipes from hose to caliper starting to corrode slightly.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,714 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 40,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 37,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 37,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,853 miles

petrol cap seal starting to perish

Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,212 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,668 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 31,668 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,222 miles

airbag/s.r.s light on

nearside reartyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,962 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,152 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,914 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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EA02 MUP is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA02 MUP, 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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EA02 MUP is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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