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SD02 XAV

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,867 mi
Last recorded99,867 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 XAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 99,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 99,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 99,150 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 99,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,359 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 96,781 miles

metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 18 Aug 2016 94,925 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,759 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2016 93,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2015 86,827 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,782 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,361 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 59,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 59,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 42,780 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 39,216 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,563 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,306 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 15,429 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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SD02 XAV is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SD02 XAV, 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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SD02 XAV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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