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RA02 OBC

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,730 mi
Last recorded21,730 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 OBC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 21,730 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,022 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 20,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,894 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,419 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,730 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,152 miles

Advise slight cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 3 Sep 2007 10,940 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 10,940 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,601 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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RA02 OBC is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RA02 OBC, 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 RA02 OBC registered?

RA02 OBC is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is RA02 OBC safe to buy?

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