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601 EYE

2002 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,432 mi
Last recorded36,432 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration601 EYE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 36,432 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 36,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 36,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 36,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 35,895 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 35,672 miles

brake pad light on dash/all brake pads are ok

Pass 4 May 2018 35,064 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 4 May 2018 35,064 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2017 34,857 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,061 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,826 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,475 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,955 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,058 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,637 miles

front number plate cracked

rear brake disc surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2009 26,051 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,442 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,053 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,305 miles

Offside Front 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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601 EYE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 601 EYE, 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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What year was 601 EYE registered?

601 EYE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is 601 EYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 601 EYE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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