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LV02 TWM

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,261 mi
Last recorded113,261 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 TWM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 113,261 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 113,260 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 110,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 108,491 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF worn but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF inner and outer brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle and components showing signs of corrosion including jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 108,491 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF worn but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF inner and outer brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle and components showing signs of corrosion including jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 105,142 miles

Underside of vehicle and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 May 2019 100,944 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 100,935 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm to sub frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes across fuel tank cleaned & re-coated (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 93,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes across fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 86,057 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 75,910 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)

Pass 11 May 2015 65,750 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 55,404 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 55,402 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2013 44,854 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,450 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,059 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,337 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,668 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 35,668 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,018 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,830 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,655 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,419 miles

slight cracking in tread on both rear tyres

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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LV02 TWM is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LV02 TWM, 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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LV02 TWM is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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