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RJ02 FOA

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,160 mi
Last recorded161,160 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 FOA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 161,160 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 155,880 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 155,880 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 152,551 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 151,160 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 151,124 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 150,013 miles

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear outer wings corroded

both rear tyres worn inner edges

handbrake effort low

nearside front flexi hose slightly damaged

slight damaged nearside front inner rim

Fail 13 Sep 2014 148,529 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre perished inner side wall

Pass 13 Sep 2014 148,529 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre perished inner side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2013 142,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 133,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

offside rear tyre inner side wall small splits

Pass 20 Sep 2011 126,117 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 126,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 117,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in nearside rear tyre outer side wall-not to ply/cords

Pass 21 Sep 2010 117,460 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in nearside rear tyre outer side wall-not to ply/cords

Pass 10 Nov 2008 98,710 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 86,181 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 68,615 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 49,613 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 49,589 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

wear in front brake discs

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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RJ02 FOA is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ02 FOA, 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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RJ02 FOA is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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