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EU02 VKE

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,837 mi
Last recorded123,837 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 VKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 123,837 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 122,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre slightly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 120,751 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 114,212 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r supply brake pipe corroded

rear shocks corroded

splits in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Jul 2014 106,476 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 106,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,088 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link bracket worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 94,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 85,517 miles

ADVISE - DEEP CUT IN N/S/F TYRE

ADVISE - O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT SLIGHTLY WORN

ADVISE - O/S/F REAR WISHBONE BUSH WORN

Fail 19 Jul 2011 85,517 miles

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

ADVISE - DEEP CUT IN N/S/F TYRE

ADVISE - O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT SLIGHTLY WORN

ADVISE - O/S/F REAR WISHBONE BUSH WORN

ADVISE - O/S/R TYRE ON WEAR BARS

Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,810 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,354 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,174 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 45,066 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 45,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2007 41,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 41,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2006 34,010 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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EU02 VKE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver 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 EU02 VKE, 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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EU02 VKE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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