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EY52 GFA

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,198 mi
Last recorded91,198 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 GFA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 91,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 90,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 90,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,542 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 88,542 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 87,398 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,362 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,503 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 56,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,491 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,200 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 48,158 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,658 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,679 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,050 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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EY52 GFA is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY52 GFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY52 GFA registered?

EY52 GFA is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for EY52 GFA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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