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GF02 UHK

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

201,906 mi
Last recorded201,906 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 UHK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 201,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 200,912 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Number plate damaged

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tailgate strut broken (N/S)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 200,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Number plate damaged

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tailgate strut broken (N/S)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 197,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion on o/s outer sill

Fail 5 Jun 2019 197,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 4 Jun 2018 191,218 miles

deterioration to front brake hoses

deterioration to headlamp lenses affecting beam image/intensity

front exhaust flange & bolts corroded/weakened

offside rear indicator bulb faded

rear coil springs rusty

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2017 189,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2017 182,636 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 173,424 miles

deterioration to headlamp lenses adversely affecting light output

offside rear indicator bulb faded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 161,632 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 161,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 146,278 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 May 2013 122,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 122,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 99,010 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 99,010 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edge & close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre low on legal tread

Pass 31 May 2011 79,777 miles

deterioration to fuel cap seal

rear brake pads worn low

slight buckle in offside front wheel inner rim

slight buckle in offside front wheel rim

Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,682 miles

nearside rear & offside front wheels inner rims buckled

rear brake pads worn low/close to wear indicator

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 May 2009 58,833 miles

deterioration to fuel cap seal

slight buckle in offside front wheel inner rim

Pass 28 May 2008 49,827 miles

deterioration to fuel cap seal

Fail 28 May 2008 49,827 miles

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

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

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

deterioration to fuel cap seal

nearside rear indicator bulb faded

Pass 24 May 2007 41,365 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 41,365 miles

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

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

deterioration to fuel cap seal

nearside rear handbrake efficiency in need of attention

Pass 24 May 2006 32,139 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 25,758 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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GF02 UHK is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UHK, 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 UHK is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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