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RY51 UWX

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 UWX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 67,723 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,708 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 67,649 miles

engine management light illuminating on dash

Pass 1 Jul 2019 67,601 miles

Drivers seat fore and aft electric switch is broken - Still functions at time of test

Fuel cap sealing device is perished

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near PAS pump (2.1.5 (a))

Top steering column/steering wheel has slight free play

Fail 28 Jun 2019 67,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drivers seat fore and aft electric switch is broken - Still functions at time of test

Fuel cap sealing device is perished

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near PAS pump (2.1.5 (a))

Top steering column/steering wheel has slight free play

Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,471 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 66,455 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 66,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,537 miles

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 63,535 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,433 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 55,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside wing mirror broken

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,136 miles

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

nearside wing mirror broken

Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,157 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 51,157 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,236 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 45,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake discs very corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,752 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 40,234 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 40,224 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake discs approaching sensors.

Front brake discs corroded and dished.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 34,631 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 34,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm.[Michelin 245/40 X ZR17]

Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,575 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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RY51 UWX is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RY51 UWX, 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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RY51 UWX is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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