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AJ02 VUX

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,851 mi
Last recorded70,851 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VUX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,851 miles

n/s outer hand brake cable corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 70,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

brake fluid has a high watre content advise renewal

Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,231 miles

slight movement in front lower ball joints

Fail 4 Jun 2013 70,158 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight movement in front lower ball joints

Pass 4 May 2012 69,678 miles

air bag warning lamp on

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 1 May 2012 69,676 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,342 miles

air bag lamp on

brake fluid has a high water content advise renewal

front exhaust joints to catalysts badly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,544 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 66,523 miles

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

air bag lamp on

suface corrosion on front & rear brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,221 miles

n/s outer handbrake cable split

Fail 23 Feb 2009 65,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s outer handbrake cable split

rear tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 27 Dec 2007 62,957 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)

Fail 27 Dec 2007 62,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 57,064 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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AJ02 VUX is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AJ02 VUX, 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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AJ02 VUX is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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