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NA52 RUR

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,451 mi
Last recorded59,451 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 RUR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 59,451 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 58,246 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 57,627 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 57,627 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 57,308 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 57,098 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,086 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,033 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,534 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,472 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 46,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 42,709 miles

Engine warning lamp came on during emmission test, test passed ok

Exhaust h/shield insecure

Hazzard swicth "sticky"

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,927 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 37,927 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,470 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 27,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 27,387 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,401 miles

brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 13,541 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges

front brake disks corroded on inside face,only half of the surface not corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,244 miles

both front brake discs inner surface corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,623 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NA52 RUR is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NA52 RUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA52 RUR registered?

NA52 RUR is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is NA52 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA52 RUR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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