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RN51 LLD

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,080 mi
Last recorded108,080 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 LLD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 108,080 miles

Offside Front washer jet not hitting screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2016 108,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front washer jet not hitting screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 103,759 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,976 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 82,845 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,036 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,723 miles

Eml on

Fail 4 Apr 2011 73,723 miles

Eml on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,269 miles

Oil leak

headlamp aim slightly low

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2010 65,267 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

headlamp aim slightly low

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2009 61,019 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,019 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2008 73,586 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,638 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 60,118 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 60,118 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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RN51 LLD is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RN51 LLD, 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 RN51 LLD registered?

RN51 LLD is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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