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KE02 CAU

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,356 mi
Last recorded4,356 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 CAU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 4,356 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 30 Sep 2013 4,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 13 Mar 2012 3,930 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 2,808 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 45 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 45 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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KE02 CAU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE02 CAU, 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 KE02 CAU registered?

KE02 CAU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is KE02 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE02 CAU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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