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SK02 AWV

2002 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,191 mi
Last recorded124,191 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 AWV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 124,191 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 124,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 101,944 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 89,022 miles

hand brake outer cable split

osf tyre cut sidewall not though to cords

slight play steering rack joints

Fail 28 Apr 2010 89,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake outer cable split

osf tyre cut sidewall not though to cords

slight play steering rack joints

Fail 16 Apr 2010 88,679 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 68,967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,973 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,639 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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SK02 AWV is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK02 AWV, 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 SK02 AWV registered?

SK02 AWV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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