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TC52 MUL

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,362 mi
Last recorded34,362 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC52 MUL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 34,362 miles

handbrake clips missing

Fail 21 Aug 2024 34,361 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake clips missing

Pass 8 Aug 2023 33,311 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake cable clip missing

Fail 7 Aug 2023 33,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake cable clip missing

Pass 24 Aug 2022 32,265 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 30,390 miles

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

Nearside park brake cable clamp broken

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 29,815 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 28,240 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 26,720 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 24,635 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 22,899 miles

Centre Front Upper top covers fitted to engine

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion on all suspension components heavy surface (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disk grinding on full application

Fail 28 Sep 2015 22,837 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Front Upper top covers fitted to engine

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion on all suspension components heavy surface (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disk grinding on full application

Pass 1 Oct 2014 20,874 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 17,503 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 17,503 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 16,260 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 14,420 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,368 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,039 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 6,885 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 5,358 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 3,709 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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TC52 MUL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TC52 MUL, 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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TC52 MUL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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