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GU02 AOO

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,953 mi
Last recorded74,953 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 AOO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,953 miles

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))

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

all tyres perished

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Mar 2022 74,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

all tyres perished

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,943 miles

All tyres low on tread.

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and cracking.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 74,943 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All tyres low on tread.

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and cracking.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,624 miles

light corrosion to all brake discs.

nearside front anti-roll bar link rod worn.

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre tread worn close to limit.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on.

offside and nearside rear tyres worn close to limit.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 73,818 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on.

offside and nearside rear tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,634 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 71,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 71,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,475 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,397 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 50,690 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 50,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GU02 AOO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GU02 AOO, 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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GU02 AOO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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