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RV51 FET

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,462 mi
Last recorded145,462 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 FET
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 145,462 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 133,099 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 117,418 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all brake disks slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre has slight tear in side wall but no cords showing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 109,050 miles

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

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

amber brake warning light on dash

tc light on dash

Fail 28 Jan 2010 109,049 miles

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

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

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

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

amber brake warning light on dash

tc light on dash

Pass 27 Jan 2009 104,582 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 101,297 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 99,183 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 81,717 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 81,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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RV51 FET is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV51 FET, 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 RV51 FET registered?

RV51 FET is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is RV51 FET safe to buy?

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