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SA02 WYO

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,531 mi
Last recorded110,531 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 WYO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 110,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 110,529 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 105,119 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 105,119 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 101,439 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2010 101,372 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,939 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 83,541 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 190,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 74,530 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 65,334 miles

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

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

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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SA02 WYO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA02 WYO, 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 SA02 WYO registered?

SA02 WYO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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