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AY02 UOD

2002 BMW Z3

Gold Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,156 mi
Last recorded153,156 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 UOD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 153,156 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2021 151,977 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 151,069 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 150,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 148,919 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 147,645 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 146,267 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 146,247 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 144,548 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 143,262 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 136,248 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)

Pass 14 May 2013 128,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 127,969 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 118,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 118,349 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 113,711 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 113,711 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 110,654 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 108,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 108,288 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 88,289 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 73,341 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,925 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 43,634 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 43,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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AY02 UOD is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Gold with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AY02 UOD, 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 AY02 UOD registered?

AY02 UOD is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is AY02 UOD safe to buy?

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