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S100 CWH

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,056 mi
Last recorded114,056 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 CWH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 114,056 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 114,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction repair and clear fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 111,987 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

o/s handbrake lower effort than n/s

Pass 5 Aug 2022 110,774 miles

Coil spring corroded both o/s n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 103,983 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s n/s rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 101,425 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 99,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 99,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 97,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 93,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,360 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,486 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 86,897 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 72,806 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,501 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,467 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,480 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,661 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,703 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,342 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,063 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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S100 CWH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S100 CWH, 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 S100 CWH registered?

S100 CWH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is S100 CWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S100 CWH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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