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K121 SUN

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,185 mi
Last recorded110,185 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 SUN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2024 110,185 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipe coroded not exsessive

Pass 26 May 2023 109,827 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 109,639 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 109,639 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 108,888 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 108,880 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 107,931 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 107,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside front washer jet blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 103,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 97,842 miles

coolant low topped up for test

rear discs corroded [STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE]

Pass 2 May 2014 94,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

[STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS]

offside wiper blade damaged

rear diff mount split

Pass 19 Jan 2013 92,426 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 85,549 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 80,131 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 73,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 73,506 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,888 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 51,888 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,535 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,211 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 48,861 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,406 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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K121 SUN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K121 SUN, 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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K121 SUN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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