2002 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · MA51 EKF
2002 BMW Z3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 53,168 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA51 EKF Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2022
- 53,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MA51 EKF MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 BMW Z3 (MA51 EKF) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Boot Floor TearingSerious
The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
Sharing E36 architecture, the M43, M44, M52, and M54 engines are prone to plastic radiator neck breakage, thermostat housing warping, and plastic water pump impeller detachment, leading to rapid overheating.
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