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ME02 TFN

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,061 mi
Last recorded116,061 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 TFN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 116,061 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 116,059 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.055 (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 115,703 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 115,276 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 115,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,199 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 113,197 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 109,174 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 107,903 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 103,866 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 103,866 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 103,839 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 97,962 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2009 87,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 76,069 miles

breaks discs are slightly worn and scored

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 3 Jul 2008 76,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

breaks discs are slightly worn and scored

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2007 64,174 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,761 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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ME02 TFN 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 72.2%.

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 ME02 TFN, 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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ME02 TFN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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