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EF02 HGO

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,145 mi
Last recorded72,145 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
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

RegistrationEF02 HGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,145 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 72,145 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,084 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 64,357 miles

both front tyres perishing inside tread

Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,441 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,202 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,951 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 52,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,690 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 33,773 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,773 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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EF02 HGO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black 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 EF02 HGO, 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 EF02 HGO registered?

EF02 HGO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is EF02 HGO safe to buy?

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