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N19 JRM

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,028 mi
Last recorded103,028 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 JRM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 103,028 miles

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

suspension parts corroded due to long term standing

Pass 17 Aug 2019 97,687 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 96,911 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 96,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 90,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 78,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 1.6MM NOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,826 miles

Both rear tyres heavily feathered and slightly mishaped on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 58,299 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 58,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,530 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

exhaust system deteriorated

rear road springs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,828 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,117 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 49,117 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 45,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

exhaust front pipe bracket heavily corroded

rear subframe mountings weak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 45,875 miles

rear subframe mountings weak

exhaust front pipe bracket heavily corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,356 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,804 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 41,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 38,811 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 34,385 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 34,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 24,397 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 24,397 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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N19 JRM is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N19 JRM, 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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N19 JRM is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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