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J20 ODD

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,384 mi
Last recorded135,384 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 ODD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 135,384 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil level on minimum mark on dip stick. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod joints have slight wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 135,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil level on minimum mark on dip stick. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play bushes have slight play and showing signs of advanced perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod joints have slight wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Lower suspension arm rear bush rubbers worn and slightly torn with slight movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Same as nearside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses cracking and showing signs of perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Same issue as nearside but with less movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 130,859 miles

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

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

engine mfl light on pre 2003

Fail 1 Jul 2019 130,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine mfl light on pre 2003

Pass 25 Jun 2018 120,436 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 111,267 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes front to rears / rear section slight corrosion

Under engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Washer bottle broken but secure and working

oil leak / further investigation required

Fail 10 Jun 2017 111,254 miles

Central Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up Propshaft front coupling / donut / deteriorated / cords exposed (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes front to rears / rear section slight corrosion

Under engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Washer bottle broken but secure and working

oil leak / further investigation required

Pass 9 Jul 2016 102,820 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre small splits on inside sidewall no cords exposed

Washer bottle insecure

front brake pads excessivelly greased backs / dripping off pad backs

Propshaft front rubber donut deteriorating / split but intact advise further inspection

Fail 8 Jul 2016 102,814 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre small splits on inside sidewall no cords exposed

Washer bottle insecure

front brake pads excessivelly greased backs / dripping off pad backs

Propshaft front rubber donut deteriorating / split but intact advise further inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2015 99,194 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 99,194 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 96,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 96,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2013 93,823 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 93,823 miles

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

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

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

handbrake reading low at nearside rear

offside front brake sticking on

pad warning light on

Pass 17 May 2012 90,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 90,516 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2011 86,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2011 86,294 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 83,465 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 80,625 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 76,560 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 76,560 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light on,on dash

Pass 15 May 2006 66,609 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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J20 ODD is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J20 ODD, 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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J20 ODD is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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