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RE02 GWD

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,098 mi
Last recorded103,098 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 GWD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 103,098 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 101,574 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 99,603 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 97,299 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Un even wear (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,695 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,413 miles

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipe

all brake hose's perishing

both rear shock absorber corroded and rear coil springs

Fail 26 Jun 2018 95,413 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipe

all brake hose's perishing

both rear shock absorber corroded and rear coil springs

Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,249 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,590 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 91,590 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 89,454 miles

chip screen

Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,850 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 88,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 86,262 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 84,121 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,121 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 83,930 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,325 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 83,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

low effort near side handbrake

Pass 21 Apr 2008 78,431 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 78,431 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)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 67,234 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near/side hand brake cable outer casing rusted and exposing inner cable

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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RE02 GWD is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RE02 GWD, 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 RE02 GWD registered?

RE02 GWD is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is RE02 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 GWD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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