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LS02 JCU

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,459 mi
Last recorded64,459 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 JCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 64,459 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

surface corrosion n/s and o/s under sill by all jacking points

Pass 18 May 2017 62,144 miles

all brake discs lightly corroded

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2017 62,139 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs lightly corroded

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,239 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 61,234 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,250 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front propshaft coupling split

nearside front tyre wall cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2015 59,233 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front prop shaft rubber coupling splitting

Heavy oil leak

N/S/F Tyre split on side walls

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge and deteriorating on inner wall

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,627 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 48,627 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,136 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 36,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,504 miles

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

both rear tyre treads distorted/worn on inner edge

play in steering rack n/s

Pass 1 Oct 2010 31,727 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 31,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,370 miles

one fuel tank support strap adrift

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,773 miles

airbag light illuminated

Fail 18 Sep 2008 24,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

airbag light illuminated

Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,596 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,252 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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LS02 JCU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LS02 JCU, 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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LS02 JCU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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