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GN02 ESO

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,992 mi
Last recorded118,992 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 ESO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 118,992 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 117,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 115,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 112,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 110,557 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT , REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 110,557 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT , REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,603 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 102,661 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 102,661 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 101,643 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 100,237 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,609 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)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 98,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,486 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 97,484 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 94,088 miles

eml on

Fail 12 Oct 2012 94,017 miles

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 89,922 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 89,922 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,800 miles

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

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,181 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 76,749 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 74,196 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 69,096 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 63,918 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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GN02 ESO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GN02 ESO, 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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GN02 ESO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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