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FA02 VXM

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,614 mi
Last recorded100,614 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 VXM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,614 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 100,612 miles

Central Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 95,660 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 92,547 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2015 89,101 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 85,560 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 79,019 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 79,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

excessive oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,194 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 69,194 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 64,846 miles

all brake discs are badly corroded.

Fail 3 May 2011 64,824 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

all brake discs are badly corroded.

o/s front tyre on 2mm.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,301 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,967 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 49,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,212 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,694 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 20,349 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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FA02 VXM 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 72.2%.

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 FA02 VXM, 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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FA02 VXM is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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