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RE02 VSN

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,001 mi
Last recorded91,001 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VSN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 91,001 miles

brake pipes corroded borderline in places..

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play n/s front suspension arms

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,313 miles

Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower ARMS REAR INNER RUBBERS WORN PERISHED AND BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS AS LIFT CHANGE BOTH ARMS SOON (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,213 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,119 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,059 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,441 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 77,441 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,482 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 70,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,278 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 66,090 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,029 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 47,275 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 33,262 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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RE02 VSN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RE02 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

RE02 VSN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is RE02 VSN safe to buy?

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