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YD02 RVO

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,226 mi
Last recorded134,226 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 RVO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 134,226 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 133,008 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 130,885 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 130,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 128,527 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 128,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 126,774 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 124,133 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 124,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 121,473 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 117,362 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 117,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 116,812 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2013 115,489 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 112,622 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 112,662 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 112,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 107,446 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 99,685 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 99,318 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 81,884 miles

O/S foglamp lens smashed.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger side washer jets blocked.

Wipers poor.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 81,884 miles

O/S foglamp lens smashed.

Passenger side washer jets blocked.

Wipers poor.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,900 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,128 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 RVO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RVO, 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 RVO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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