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WJ02 DFK

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,624 mi
Last recorded72,624 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 DFK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 72,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH Front Tyres worn heavily around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 67,679 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm, and starting to perish.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and starting to perish.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 59,451 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

O/S/R & BOTH Front Tyres perishing.

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 59,444 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/R & BOTH Front Tyres perishing.

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,551 miles

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly pitted.

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays on.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 58,305 miles

BOTH O/S Tyres strating to perish in tread area.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine Fault Warning Lamp illuminated.

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Traction Control Warning Lamp illuminated.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 58,296 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

BOTH O/S Tyres strating to perish in tread area.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine Fault Warning Lamp illuminated.

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Traction Control Warning Lamp illuminated.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,026 miles

ALL Tyres starting to perish in Tread area.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Slight oil seepage from Gearbox Prop Shaft Oil Seal.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,516 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

tyres starting to perish within tread

Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,421 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 44,413 miles

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

225/45/17

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

n/s/r tyre on 3mm and bald on inner edge (245/40/17)

tracking due to wear on front and rear tyres

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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WJ02 DFK is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ02 DFK, 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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WJ02 DFK is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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