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LN02 MVR

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,072 mi
Last recorded142,072 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 MVR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 142,072 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 139,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake hose to n/s/r brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake hose to o/s/r brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front lower arm,rear bush perished/ cracked

both inner sills corroded

rear diff corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 133,469 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 133,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 124,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 124,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 117,337 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2017 117,337 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 109,699 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 101,439 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,871 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 89,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,955 miles

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

front brake discs slight lip

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,828 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,554 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,838 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,345 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,500 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 36,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 27,064 miles

near and off side front brake pads are wearing low.

near and off side front tyres are worn on edges.

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 MVR is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MVR, 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 MVR is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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