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EX02 OPT

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,759 mi
Last recorded52,759 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 OPT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2008 52,759 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,759 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2007 45,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 45,625 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2006 37,909 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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EX02 OPT is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX02 OPT, 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 EX02 OPT registered?

EX02 OPT is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is EX02 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 OPT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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