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VN02 HBJ

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,121 mi
Last recorded87,121 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 HBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 87,121 miles

Offside Rear Outer Constant velocity boot leak grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Power steering fluid leak (from union/pipe coming out of the pump)

Fail 19 Jan 2019 87,121 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Constant velocity boot leak grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Power steering fluid leak (from union/pipe coming out of the pump)

Pass 13 Jan 2018 74,308 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 74,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 61,957 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 58,432 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 58,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 54,736 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 54,733 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 51,429 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 51,429 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 47,137 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 47,137 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 May 2012 42,057 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 42,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 36,723 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,175 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 29,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,906 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 24,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 18,813 miles

some movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 21 May 2007 16,701 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,879 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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VN02 HBJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VN02 HBJ, 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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VN02 HBJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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