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NC51 NNU

2002 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

110,148 mi
Last recorded110,148 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 NNU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 110,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

engine oil leak

slight oil leak

under vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2019 110,148 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

engine oil leak

slight oil leak

under vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2019 110,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All 4 jacking points corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 106,697 miles

Both sills starting to corrode and outer covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes starting to corrode and coated with grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Outer CV boot split

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear suspension components starting to corrode

Steering rack damp with oil

Fail 15 Jan 2018 106,687 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to canvas on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Both sills starting to corrode and outer covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes starting to corrode and coated with grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Rear Outer CV boot split

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear suspension components starting to corrode

Steering rack damp with oil

Pass 12 Jan 2017 104,631 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner tread

Both sides inner sills starting to corrode and outer covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 9 Jan 2017 104,620 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Both rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner tread

Both sides inner sills starting to corrode and outer covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Both wiper blades slightly split

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside handbrake effort slightly low

Nearside washer jet

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,888 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 102,859 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joining sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear end of lower arm (not part of arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear end of lower arm (not part of arm) (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded high pressure pipe from pump to steering rack (2.3.2)

Fuel tank retaining strap rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible hose perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible hose perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bad engine oil leak

engine oil level a little low

o/s/r scrubbed inner edge 3mm

Pass 10 Dec 2014 99,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 99,354 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 97,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2013 97,970 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet and offside door are stiff ro open

corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

fuel cap seal is perished and splitting

oil leak

rear differential rubbers are badly worn and have play

Fail 2 Apr 2013 92,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet and offside door are stiff ro open

corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

fuel cap seal is perished and splitting

oil leak

rear differential rubbers are badly worn and have play

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,694 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 78,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,998 miles

advise rear disc@ pads

Fail 15 Mar 2011 67,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

advise rear disc@ pads

Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,443 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 61,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 51,140 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 45,846 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,079 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 34,455 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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NC51 NNU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NC51 NNU, 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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NC51 NNU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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