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Y148 BTH

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,317 mi
Last recorded85,317 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 BTH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,317 miles

Both rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn severely on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn severely on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2017 85,316 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn severely on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn severely on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,452 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 76,452 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 68,683 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,880 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 51,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play begining in front ball joints

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,686 miles

Both rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges - Replace ASAP

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,651 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,841 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges on raised platform sections of tread

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2007 12,472 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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Y148 BTH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y148 BTH, 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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Y148 BTH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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