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MM02 XFZ

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

129,242 mi
Last recorded129,242 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 XFZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 129,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 125,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 121,832 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 117,549 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 114,615 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 111,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 107,468 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 103,426 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 99,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,175 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 91,440 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 88,221 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 88,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,398 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front 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 27 Jul 2011 73,457 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 66,998 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 62,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 58,550 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 58,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,869 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,029 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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MM02 XFZ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 MM02 XFZ, 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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What year was MM02 XFZ registered?

MM02 XFZ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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