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FL02 FKJ

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,599 mi
Last recorded196,599 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 FKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 196,599 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 196,597 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 189,074 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 189,065 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 183,611 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 183,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 176,808 miles

all brakes discs are slightly corroded

both rear tyre wearing inner edge

brake just met the mimum requrement

managment light on

rear plastic secreen has a small cut

Fail 30 Aug 2012 176,808 miles

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

all brakes discs are slightly corroded

both rear tyre wearing inner edge

brake just met the mimum requrement

managment light on

rear plastic secreen has a small cut

Pass 1 Sep 2011 164,227 miles

advise light corrosion rear sills

advise o/s/f wishbone bush worn

advise play in o/s steering rack end

strong advise front screen cracked zone b

strong advise n/s/r handbrake effort low

strong advise o/s/f tyre bald on the outer edge where there are no tread wear markers

Pass 10 Sep 2010 152,807 miles

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

front number plate poor

Fail 10 Sep 2010 152,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

front number plate poor

Pass 21 Aug 2009 135,892 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 135,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 122,836 miles

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

water marks front number plate

Fail 21 Jul 2008 122,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

water marks front number plate

Pass 22 Aug 2007 110,448 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 110,448 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 91,635 miles

slight play in o/s of rack

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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FL02 FKJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FL02 FKJ, 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 FL02 FKJ registered?

FL02 FKJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is FL02 FKJ safe to buy?

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