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FP02 NKE

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,960 mi
Last recorded174,960 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 NKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2012 174,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside shoulder (monitor tyre pressure, no tracking alteration possible)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 174,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside shoulder (monitor tyre pressure, no tracking alteration possible)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 159,885 miles

rear pads look low / front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating / play i both front lower ball joints / nsf tyre unevenly worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 159,885 miles

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

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

rear pads look low / front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating / play i both front lower ball joints / nsf tyre unevenly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 130,825 miles

fuel cap seal cracking / large amounts of play in lower steering coloumn U.J / play in front lower ball joints/ brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2010 130,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking / large amounts of play in lower steering coloumn U.J / play in front lower ball joints/ brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2009 100,397 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,991 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 76,871 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,552 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,838 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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FP02 NKE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FP02 NKE, 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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FP02 NKE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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