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PH51 ZEB

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,128 mi
Last recorded100,128 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH51 ZEB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 100,128 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 99,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/seal perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 97,940 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 97,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 95,218 miles

Nearside parking brake recording half as much effort as offside

Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,530 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 93,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,974 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 89,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,197 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 76,253 miles

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated but not excessively

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,465 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,249 miles

both front inner tyres slight feathering

both wipers have splits to ends

Fail 19 Oct 2010 58,249 miles

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

both wipers have splits to ends

both front inner tyres slight feathering

Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,211 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 38,674 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,752 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall has a cut

Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,236 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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PH51 ZEB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PH51 ZEB, 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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PH51 ZEB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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