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N60 SGX

2002 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,906 mi
Last recorded89,906 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 SGX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 89,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 89,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 89,961 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusters broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,011 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,633 miles

All shock absorbers have surface corrosion

Front suspension bushes deteriorated

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,166 miles

front suspension and strut casings corroded

rear brake disc inners corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,631 miles

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

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

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

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

slight noise from o/s front when wheel rotated, brake or wheel bearing?

suspension corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,316 miles

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

brake warning lamp on.

offside and nearside front strut casings corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 85,938 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 79,849 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 69,424 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jun 2007 44,293 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 44,187 miles

Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2006 28,952 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 18,762 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 18,762 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH REAR TYRESS WORN ON INNER EDGES JUST ACCEPTABLE

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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N60 SGX is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N60 SGX, 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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N60 SGX is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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