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RL02 HHU

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,181 mi
Last recorded85,181 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 HHU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 85,181 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 85,155 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,385 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 73,252 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 165,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 158,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2013 150,288 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 150,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 142,270 miles

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 134,320 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 134,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 125,136 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 25 Aug 2010 125,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2009 114,268 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 93,778 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 72,488 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 72,462 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,027 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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RL02 HHU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RL02 HHU, 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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RL02 HHU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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