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S16 HLN

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,710 mi
Last recorded128,710 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 HLN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2019 128,710 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 128,658 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 128,182 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 126,582 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 126,322 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated slightly

O/S/F brake binding

Rear indicators & o/s side repeater slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Mar 2014 124,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 122,942 miles

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2011 121,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 117,314 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 111,263 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 94,231 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 71,379 miles

EML Light is on.

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

Wipers starting to split

Pass 3 Jan 2007 55,171 miles

front tyres unevenly worn & o/s/f tyre near legal limit.

o/s/r tyre near legal limit,n/s/r tyre ON legal limit.

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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S16 HLN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S16 HLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S16 HLN registered?

S16 HLN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is S16 HLN safe to buy?

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