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X40 SAL

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,520 mi
Last recorded99,520 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 SAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 99,520 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 94,727 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 92,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre is slightly feathered on inner edge

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 92,268 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre is slightly feathered on inner edge

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 91,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 91,073 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 86,094 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 77,395 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 72,144 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,144 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,835 miles

Fuel cap sill perished

Drive belt perished

Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,060 miles

Coolant level below minimum requirements

Drive belt starting to perish

Fail 22 Jul 2011 47,059 miles

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

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

*Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge*

Coolant level below minimum requirements

Drive belt starting to perish

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,347 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and out of shape

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,839 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,832 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 26,039 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2007 26,031 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 21,329 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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X40 SAL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X40 SAL, 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 X40 SAL registered?

X40 SAL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is X40 SAL safe to buy?

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