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WV02 UKY

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,402 mi
Last recorded75,402 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 UKY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,402 miles

advise on n /s and o/s wiper condition

advise small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 May 2012 75,214 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 75,209 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 72,722 miles

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

near and ofside rear dicse pitted

Fail 13 Dec 2010 72,722 miles

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

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

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

near and ofside rear dicse pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 68,522 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,980 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 46,972 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,870 miles

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

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,119 miles

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

front tyres low on edges

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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WV02 UKY is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV02 UKY, 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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What year was WV02 UKY registered?

WV02 UKY is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is WV02 UKY safe to buy?

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