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EJ02 NBN

2002 BMW Z3

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,651 mi
Last recorded112,651 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 NBN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 112,651 miles

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

front flexy brake hoses deteriorating

headlamp lens,s discoloured

Pass 28 Jun 2018 109,800 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 109,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine bay ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 106,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine bay ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 101,237 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 96,574 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

left rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

left/right ball joints play

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 91,162 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

exhaust corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

left rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

left/right ball joints play

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 84,908 miles

check engine light on

fuel tank strap corroded

left handbrake cable worn

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

left/right ball joints play

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

oil leak

prop shaft coupling cracked

Fail 16 May 2013 84,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

check engine light on

fuel tank strap corroded

left handbrake cable worn

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

left/right ball joints play

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

oil leak

prop shaft coupling cracked

Pass 3 May 2012 79,191 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,402 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,865 miles

advise did over heat slighty

advise n/s hand brake lower effort

Fail 17 Jul 2009 64,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise did over heat slighty

advise n/s hand brake lower effort

Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,851 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,809 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,301 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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EJ02 NBN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ02 NBN, 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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EJ02 NBN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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