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FY52 XOA

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,795 mi
Last recorded81,795 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 XOA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 81,795 miles

Offside Front antiroll bar link slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2022 81,099 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front to rear floor to outer sills corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2022 81,099 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear , AT REAR TO HOSE , (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front to rear floor to outer sills corroding

Fail 30 Apr 2022 81,095 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 79,532 miles

All suspension components under vehicle corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 78,786 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 75,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play new arm fitted ??????? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 71,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded X 4 pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth, twin depth tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth, twin depth tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front 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)

both front and rear brake efforts have a brake imbalance of 30% which is the maximum alloweance

Fail 15 Sep 2017 71,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded X 4 pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth, twin depth tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth, twin depth tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front 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)

both front and rear brake efforts have a brake imbalance of 30% which is the maximum alloweance

Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front side light outer lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 62,197 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front side light outer lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,970 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 55,970 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,566 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 39,566 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,866 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 34,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,050 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,988 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,982 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 22,982 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,244 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 14,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,218 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre tread has crackes and deteriorated

o/s inner door handle insicure

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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FY52 XOA is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY52 XOA, 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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FY52 XOA is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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