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MA02 HCK

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,802 mi
Last recorded106,802 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 HCK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 106,802 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 106,303 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 106,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Latch sticking (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 104,523 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 104,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 102,157 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 102,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 100,144 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 100,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 97,448 miles

both cover sills+floors corroded

off side rear tyre cracking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 95,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 11 May 2017 95,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 93,887 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 93,885 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 May 2015 92,825 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 88,694 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 86,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,632 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 79,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,690 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 72,756 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 68,711 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 64,753 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 61,832 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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MA02 HCK is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MA02 HCK, 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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MA02 HCK is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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