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ML02 RUC

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,814 mi
Last recorded115,814 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 RUC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 115,814 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2017 115,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2016 115,203 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated latches stiff (8.4.2)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 115,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated latches stiff (8.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 108,597 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp lenses slightly opaque

Fail 26 Nov 2015 108,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp lenses slightly opaque

Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,920 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 94,617 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 94,600 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 89,247 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 89,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,734 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,861 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,055 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2008 34,055 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,883 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 25,648 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 19,197 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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ML02 RUC is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ML02 RUC, 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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ML02 RUC is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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