MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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
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)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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