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AU52 HXD

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,280 mi
Last recorded87,280 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HXD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,639 miles

petrol cap seal cracking

rear anti roll bar bushes cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2013 74,861 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 74,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,505 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 68,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

prop donunt is split around 2 bolt fixings

Pass 18 Feb 2012 66,943 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 66,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,273 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 65,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,823 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 62,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,727 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 58,727 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,110 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,604 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,051 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 47,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 36,283 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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AU52 HXD is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU52 HXD, 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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AU52 HXD is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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