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S70 MNG

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

108,659 mi
Last recorded108,659 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 MNG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 108,659 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub corroded

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front wheel arch insecure likely to fall off

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

rear diff corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 108,658 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub corroded

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front wheel arch insecure likely to fall off

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

rear diff corroded

Pass 1 May 2020 108,594 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 108,594 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear discs pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 107,281 miles

AUXILIARY BELT CRACKING X2

BOTH SILLS CORRODING.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL UNDER BODY METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING. (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT SUSPENSION CORRODING.

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING OLD,NSF=2013 YEAR,OSF=2011 YEAR(225-45X17W)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACE,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSF OUTER SILL DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured CHANGE SOON. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured CHANGE SOON. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured CHANGE SOON. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HAS SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,865 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroding

imbalance on front brakes, reqs investigation

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Aug 2016 105,861 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 105,855 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 105,353 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 29 Aug 2015 105,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,767 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

TYRE SIZE: 245/40X17 91W

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

front exhaust mounting corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre splitting across tread area

Pass 19 Jul 2013 103,096 miles

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

both rear brake hoses perrished and rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust system corroded

front pads low and discs worn

front suspension components corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2013 103,029 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 102,666 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 102,666 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake warning light staying on

dsc light staying on

Pass 10 May 2011 93,008 miles

drivers door difficult to open

rear discs badly pitted

Fail 5 May 2011 92,896 miles

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

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

drivers door difficult to open

rear discs badly pitted

Pass 5 May 2010 86,623 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 86,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 76,365 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 62,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 52,657 miles

Front Offside Tyre Worn On The edges / Sidewall Damaged

Rear Brake Pads Appear VERY LOW

Fail 9 Jan 2007 52,657 miles

Front Offside Tyre Worn On The edges / Sidewall Damaged

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

Rear Brake Pads Appear VERY LOW

Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,149 miles

as when previously tested

Fail 9 Jan 2006 44,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Nearside Tyre Wearing On The Edge - JUST LEGAL

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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S70 MNG is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 S70 MNG, 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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S70 MNG is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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