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FG02 KGU

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,522 mi
Last recorded71,522 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 KGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 71,522 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front handbrake lever approaching limit stop but operates effectively

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing slightly/12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 70,513 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & slightly reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,698 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 66,327 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 66,327 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 64,710 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 64,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 63,070 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

front discs/pads worn

power steering pipe rusty

tank straps rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2017 60,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front discs/pads worn

power steering pipe rusty

tank straps rusty

Pass 11 May 2016 57,936 miles

blow on centre box

fuel tank straps rusty

o/s front brake lazy/slight drag

o/s front wishbone bush starting to perish

rear brake ferrules rusty

rear inner sills rusty

suspension components corroding

Pass 28 May 2015 57,001 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2014 56,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,564 miles

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

exhaust front mounting rusted but exhaust not insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2013 54,564 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust front mounting rusted but exhaust not insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,378 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 52,378 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,422 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,548 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 46,548 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,318 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 40,255 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 37,148 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,967 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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FG02 KGU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FG02 KGU, 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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FG02 KGU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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