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FV02 RCO

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,715 mi
Last recorded101,715 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 RCO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 101,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and excessively worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 99,911 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 99,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 97,642 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,933 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 93,475 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 90,308 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 88,047 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 88,047 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 83,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2018 80,586 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 77,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush has play

Fail 8 Jun 2015 68,566 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,566 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 62,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,858 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 52,128 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,327 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 47,701 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 47,071 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 46,130 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,219 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,827 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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FV02 RCO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV02 RCO, 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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FV02 RCO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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