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EK52 BGV

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,236 mi
Last recorded103,236 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 BGV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 103,236 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre starting to crack around tread

Pass 29 Aug 2014 101,154 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 95,702 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,763 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,343 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,018 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,344 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 56,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,910 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,560 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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EK52 BGV is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK52 BGV, 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 EK52 BGV registered?

EK52 BGV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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