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RA02 ODC

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,602 mi
Last recorded89,602 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 ODC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2020 89,602 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 89,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,418 miles

front brake discs liped/rusty and brake pads getting low.

front tyre valves perished.

various rear brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 88,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs liped/rusty and brake pads getting low.

front tyre valves perished.

rear brake discs surface rust advise replace when pads changed.

various rear brake pipes signs of corrosion.

bonnet does not latch.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 80,887 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,717 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 77,713 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,939 miles

brake discs rusty all round outer eadge

Fail 20 Feb 2012 73,939 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

brake discs rusty all round outer eadge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 70,447 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2011 70,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear discs rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2010 65,370 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,004 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 49,589 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,970 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,442 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 29,429 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 ODC is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ODC, 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 ODC registered?

RA02 ODC is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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