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NL02 BVF

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,814 mi
Last recorded99,814 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 BVF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,814 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 94,097 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf brake binding slightly

osr tyre tread close to wear bar indicators

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,976 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 88,976 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,527 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness around power steering fluid resevoir

Fail 9 Mar 2010 74,949 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,949 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,967 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 67,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 61,732 miles

o/s/r c.v boot leaking

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,637 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 42,344 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on both edges

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm & bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm & bald on inner edge

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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NL02 BVF is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NL02 BVF, 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 NL02 BVF registered?

NL02 BVF is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is NL02 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL02 BVF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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