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N99 SRB

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

87,910 mi
Last recorded87,910 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 SRB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 87,910 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 87,887 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 87,828 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 87,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 87,488 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,475 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 86,663 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 86,658 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 86,263 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 82,077 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 82,077 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 78,014 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 78,014 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,897 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 73,883 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 66,782 miles

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

both rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,405 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,004 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 55,004 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 52,145 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,006 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 49,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 46,105 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 46,105 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 38,841 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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N99 SRB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N99 SRB, 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 N99 SRB registered?

N99 SRB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is N99 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N99 SRB shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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