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FN52 UDU

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,347 mi
Last recorded141,347 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 UDU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 141,347 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 140,598 miles

coolant leak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 136,890 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 136,890 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 126,388 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre is bald on the inside edge

Fail 16 Jan 2016 126,388 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre is bald on the inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2015 117,771 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 110,841 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,413 miles

Fuel cap seal signs of deterioration

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 88,281 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 88,281 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 78,692 miles

All brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,311 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 56,902 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 56,902 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,885 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,913 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 25,165 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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FN52 UDU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FN52 UDU, 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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FN52 UDU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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