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GF02 HBX

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,162 mi
Last recorded117,162 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 HBX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 117,162 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 117,162 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre condition (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/4017 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/4517 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 245/4017 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/4017 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 107,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 245/4017 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/4017 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 107,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusters inoperative (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 101,308 miles

play to n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,820 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 77,132 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front discs corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 77,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front discs corroded

front wipers small splits

Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 72,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,533 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,660 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 67,660 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,685 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 57,778 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,177 miles

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

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

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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GF02 HBX is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF02 HBX, 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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GF02 HBX is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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