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VU52 CGZ

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,201 mi
Last recorded63,201 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 CGZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 63,201 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 63,201 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,548 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 62,008 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,033 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 60,686 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 60,506 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 60,073 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both Outer sills corroroed

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

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

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

Nearside rear handbrake cable deteriorating

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 60,073 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both Outer sills corroroed

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

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

Front brake disc's corroroed

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

Nearside rear handbrake cable deteriorating

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 57,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

handbrake outer casing broken

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2013 57,594 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

handbrake outer casing broken

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,917 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,034 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

wiper arm fouling bonnet

Fail 17 Jan 2011 38,034 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

wiper arm fouling bonnet

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jan 2009 32,789 miles

offside front and rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,367 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,294 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005

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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VU52 CGZ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VU52 CGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU52 CGZ registered?

VU52 CGZ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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