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HX52 WXH

2002 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,902 mi
Last recorded108,902 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 WXH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 108,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 105,180 miles

body sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 102,195 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres nearing legal limit.

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp.

slight play in nearside and offside front ball joints,

Pass 1 Sep 2016 99,773 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f wishbone bush condition

oil leak

rear indicators going white

rear tyres on legal limit

top mounts wearing

Fail 26 Aug 2016 99,796 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable steering rack pipe running on steering rack neck (2.2.C.1d)

Offside o/s rack arm has slight play

f suspension top

front suspension top mounts have slight uplift

n/s front shock absorber damp

o/s front rear wishbone bush condition

rear tyres nearing the limit

Fail 16 Aug 2016 99,596 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside o/s rack arm has slight play

front suspension top mounts have slight uplift

n/s front shock absorber damp

o/s front rear wishbone bush condition

rear tyres nearing the limit

Pass 25 Jul 2015 90,413 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 71,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 71,584 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 59,566 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2013 59,228 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,164 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 44,164 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2011 40,109 miles

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

offside inner door handle broken

traction control and brake warning lights on

Pass 13 May 2010 31,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,105 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)

Pass 13 May 2008 23,341 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2007 18,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 18,848 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 13,050 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 13,013 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 10,727 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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HX52 WXH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HX52 WXH, 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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HX52 WXH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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