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LN02 HTJ

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

263,128 mi
Last recorded263,128 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 HTJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 263,128 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 263,126 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2017 249,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 238,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 238,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 228,011 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn / lipped

front reg plate damaged

front wipers poor

rear reg plate detiriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2014 212,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate damaged

o/f tyre inner wall split showing cords / wires but not more than 25 mm

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

rear reg plate detiriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 198,285 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 198,185 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 174,929 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low.

Both wiper blades slightly smeary.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Both front tyres worn smooth on edges and close to cords.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 174,928 miles

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

Both rear tyres getting low and wearing on inner edge.

Both wipers smeary.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Both front tyres worn smooth on edges, close to cords.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 157,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 129,304 miles

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

oil leak from the engine

Pass 28 Jul 2009 111,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 99,121 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 99,121 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in steering detected at right front wheel

Pass 19 Jul 2007 84,349 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on both inner and outer edges.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 65,078 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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LN02 HTJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LN02 HTJ, 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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LN02 HTJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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