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EX02 RWW

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,397 mi
Last recorded87,397 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 RWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 87,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 87,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 84,945 miles

Coolant leak rad damp ()

engine oil leek

Fail 28 Jan 2019 84,845 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2018 80,869 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,713 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear silencer blowing at pipe to silencer

Fail 20 Apr 2017 78,705 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE OVER HEATED (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ENGINE ()

Rear silencer blowing at pipe to silencer

front exhaust bracket broken but supported

Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded two rear just passable (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of center box (7.1.2)

ex mounting broken (front) & rattle at rear

Fail 28 Apr 2016 75,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded two rear just passable (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of center box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up (8.2.3)

ex mounting broken (front) & rattle at rear

Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,515 miles

Front exhaust bracket/mount has corroded away

Fuel cap seal beginning to perish

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 69,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front exhaust bracket/mount has corroded away

Fuel cap seal beginning to perish

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,730 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,439 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,580 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 46,049 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,768 miles

Radiator leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 26,685 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,106 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 26,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 RWW is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RWW, 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 RWW registered?

EX02 RWW is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is EX02 RWW safe to buy?

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