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WF02 LZW

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,244 mi
Last recorded61,244 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 LZW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 61,244 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 61,059 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 59,685 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 58,894 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 58,192 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 57,617 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 57,617 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,815 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 56,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,298 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,775 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 53,775 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2009 52,947 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake warning lamp illuminated

general oil leaks

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low 3mm

Fail 5 Sep 2009 52,947 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning lamp illuminated

general oil leaks

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,156 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 45,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,411 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,386 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,229 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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WF02 LZW is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF02 LZW, 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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WF02 LZW is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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