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S300 BMW

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,661 mi
Last recorded51,661 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,661 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2021 51,661 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal perishing.

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 49,538 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,409 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap sealing ring is perishing

Fail 20 Feb 2019 48,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap sealing ring is perishing

Pass 16 May 2018 47,816 miles

Brake discs light corrosion.

Pass 15 May 2017 47,133 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 46,100 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 44,863 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 43,201 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 41,038 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 39,511 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 38,207 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 38,207 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 36,805 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 35,564 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 35,564 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 35,415 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 35,415 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

chunk missing from Offside rear inner tyre wall

Pass 31 May 2007 35,320 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 29,291 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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S300 BMW is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S300 BMW, 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 S300 BMW registered?

S300 BMW is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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