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YF02 ZPJ

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,489 mi
Last recorded163,489 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 ZPJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 163,489 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 163,486 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 157,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front position lamp len's cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2018 155,930 miles

Offside Front osf headlamp lens hazy and milky

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr brake pipes on axle suspension arms beginning to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 155,807 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking fuel cap seal split and perished. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord/ply exposed to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord/ply exposed to inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre tread depth low and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front osf headlamp lens hazy and milky

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr brake pipes on axle suspension arms beginning to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 146,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf tyre tread depth just above 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf tyre just above 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle brake pipes corroded but not classed as excessive. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 146,156 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda % too high after second idle test (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive co% too high at second fast idle test (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow from centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf tyre below 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ns aim low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken osf coil spring broken at the bottom od spring (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low os aim low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working os stop lamp inoperative (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inoperative (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf tyre just above 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle brake pipes corroded but not classed as excessive. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 142,382 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 142,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 141,890 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 141,890 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 139,074 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 133,731 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 115,916 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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 97,205 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 97,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 78,938 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,881 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,460 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,288 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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YF02 ZPJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YF02 ZPJ, 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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YF02 ZPJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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