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MA02 SUU

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,950 mi
Last recorded89,950 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 SUU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 89,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint retaining bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,907 miles

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

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint retaining bush slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated and blowing slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 87,247 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 87,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre exhaust mounting broken

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,983 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,452 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,206 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 77,327 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 75,322 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,511 miles

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

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 27 May 2009 62,155 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 62,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 May 2008 50,970 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 50,970 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 43,148 miles

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

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 6 Jun 2007 43,148 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 35,015 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 SUU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SUU, 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 SUU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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