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J10 BHN

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,767 mi
Last recorded66,767 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 BHN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 66,767 miles

adjust handbrake

Fail 5 Mar 2021 66,757 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on all floors inner sills and front suspension

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on front wings

outer sills covers with metal covers and corroded inspection limited

Pass 18 May 2018 65,314 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,182 miles

General corrosion to underbody

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 60,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,997 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,752 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 57,749 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 56,192 miles

two front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,728 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 52,297 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,538 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,015 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,106 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 46,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 41,448 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,448 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 35,045 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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J10 BHN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J10 BHN, 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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J10 BHN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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