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RE02 VWS

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,440 mi
Last recorded120,440 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VWS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 120,440 miles

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

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 20 Jan 2016 120,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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 13 Jan 2015 114,448 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2014 108,862 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 97,834 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 77,424 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,317 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 67,317 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 26 May 2009 56,377 miles

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edge and approaching legal limit.

rear brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 28 May 2008 49,004 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 49,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,503 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 35,416 miles
Fail 30 May 2006

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

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

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 VWS is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWS, 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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RE02 VWS is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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