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YD02 RUY

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,490 mi
Last recorded64,490 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 RUY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 64,490 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT INNER SILLS HAS SURFACE CORROSION

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

TANK STRAP HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,476 miles

surface corrosion to tank strap

Pass 21 May 2018 64,481 miles

tank strap starting to corrode

Fail 15 May 2018 64,476 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tank strap starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,065 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 63,065 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,871 miles

Nearside Front cracks in tyre

Offside Front cracks in tyre

air bag light illuminated

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,232 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 55,232 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,545 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 46,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel cap seal start to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,537 miles

fuel cap seal start to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 40,530 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,593 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 37,590 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,735 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre side wall cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 30,001 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 30,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 May 2006 25,578 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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YD02 RUY is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YD02 RUY, 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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YD02 RUY is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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