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K9 VBE

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,499 mi
Last recorded27,499 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 VBE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 27,499 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 24,438 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 22,224 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 21,820 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 21,820 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 21,368 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,492 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 18,412 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 18,412 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 16,360 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 15,659 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,345 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,618 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,762 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 10,939 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 10,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,712 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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K9 VBE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K9 VBE, 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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What year was K9 VBE registered?

K9 VBE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is K9 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 VBE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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