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J2 HYN

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,112 mi
Last recorded96,112 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 HYN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,112 miles

Nearside STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY IN JOINT

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 92,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear outer drive shaft boot damaged

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,770 miles

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

both rear springs corroded

power steering pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,573 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

c.a.t exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,838 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 74,145 miles

o/s/r & o/s mainline brake pipes corroded to limit

Fail 8 Dec 2006 54,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 54,590 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 40,582 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 40,582 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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J2 HYN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J2 HYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J2 HYN registered?

J2 HYN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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