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MW02 MOL

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,551 mi
Last recorded102,551 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 MOL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 102,551 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 102,509 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 98,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 96,088 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 90,948 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 70,734 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front number plate loose

nearside front tyre wall cracked

petrol tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,801 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,818 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,126 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 59,777 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,189 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 59,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,263 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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MW02 MOL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MW02 MOL, 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 MW02 MOL registered?

MW02 MOL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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