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R666 RGL

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,127 mi
Last recorded59,127 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 RGL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 59,127 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rust under car

sills rusted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,460 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

frt discs rusting

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,597 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 52,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,242 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Aug 2014 47,242 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 44,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,066 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,901 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,570 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,204 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,767 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,898 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 24,645 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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R666 RGL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R666 RGL, 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 R666 RGL registered?

R666 RGL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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