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FM02 PVP

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,965 mi
Last recorded79,965 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 PVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 79,965 miles

Emissions lambda regulations only just met

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 79,959 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Intermittent (7.1.6 (a))

Emissions lambda regulations only just met

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))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,940 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,616 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,743 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,653 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,345 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,061 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 76,686 miles

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2014 76,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,058 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2012 71,800 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 71,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 69,231 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 69,231 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,031 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,908 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,356 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 36,789 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,651 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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FM02 PVP is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM02 PVP, 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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FM02 PVP is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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