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S7 FKJ

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,599 mi
Last recorded117,599 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 FKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 117,599 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 115,981 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 115,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 114,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rubber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rubber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 114,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 114,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 111,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2018 110,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 108,301 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 108,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 106,550 miles

brakepipes covered in underseal 2) rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 104,333 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 98,565 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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S7 FKJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S7 FKJ, 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 S7 FKJ registered?

S7 FKJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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