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WK02 AAZ

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

87,239 mi
Last recorded87,239 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 AAZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 87,239 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly ASC (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ASC (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour +Lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable in poor condition (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Fouling on handbrake cable (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn/distorted on inner edge

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 78,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn/distorted on inner edge

Offside Parking brake low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 78,232 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn/distorted on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 73,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 73,591 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 69,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 69,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 66,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working bulb 382 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working bulb 382 (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,590 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 60,590 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 53,606 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 53,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,583 miles

eml on

offside outer sill damage

Fail 18 Apr 2015 49,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

eml on

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2014 37,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,502 miles

brake fluid level below maximum

spare tyre flat

Fail 14 Apr 2013 27,472 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake fluid level below maximum

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge (2mm)

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Apr 2012 18,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 18,172 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,914 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 11,881 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 11,881 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stoplight not working, o,s washer jet blocked

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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WK02 AAZ 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 52.2%.

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 WK02 AAZ, 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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WK02 AAZ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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