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MM51 UTT

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,923 mi
Last recorded84,923 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 UTT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 84,923 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 84,923 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 84,552 miles

Nearside parking brake effort slighty low

Offside Front offside repeater and both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion forming on offside and nearside front and rear sill areas

front suspension components corroded

front to rear and both front brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 83,752 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 83,668 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,008 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places

Nearside Fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 79,503 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 28 Jul 2015 79,499 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,192 miles

corrosion building on brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,264 miles

corrosion building on rear brake pipes,quite heavy at connection to flexible hoses

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,088 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

cracks to fuel cap sealing ring

rear brake pipes corroding

rear disc pads quite worn

Fail 6 Aug 2012 68,084 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

cracks to fuel cap sealing ring

rear brake pipes corroding

rear disc pads quite worn

Pass 18 May 2011 60,478 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 51,970 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 43,466 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 34,782 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,162 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,608 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 17,972 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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MM51 UTT is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MM51 UTT, 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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MM51 UTT is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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