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FX02 TYD

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,532 mi
Last recorded101,532 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 TYD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 101,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 98,745 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,206 miles

Corrosion to both front and both front to rear brake pipes

Nearside headlamp damaged and slightly insecure

Oil leak ()

Slight fluctuation to both rear brakes

Under side corrosion to body and suspension

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,150 miles

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

exhaust corroding

fuel tank cap seal deteriorating

n/s headlight loose

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,840 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 72,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,292 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 66,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 66,025 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,562 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,692 miles

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

front and rear brake discs have corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2010 43,791 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 43,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 36,965 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,953 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,065 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,894 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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FX02 TYD is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FX02 TYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX02 TYD registered?

FX02 TYD is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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