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SX02 EFS

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,472 mi
Last recorded84,472 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX02 EFS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 84,472 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 81,349 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2015 78,381 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 72,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 72,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,822 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 59,337 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 49,734 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 40,860 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 40,850 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 30,238 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 30,238 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,208 miles

off side winscreen slight scratching

Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,224 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Slightly Perished

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,770 miles

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

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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SX02 EFS is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SX02 EFS, 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 SX02 EFS registered?

SX02 EFS is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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