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RA02 ODW

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,081 mi
Last recorded50,081 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 ODW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 50,081 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 48,653 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 47,571 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 44,793 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 40,526 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 34,789 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 31,276 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 29,227 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 25,437 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 25,211 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,098 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,000 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,786 miles

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

engine covers fitted limited view

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,563 miles

Front Brake Pads Seem Low

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

N/S/R Tyre Perishing & Getting Close To Legal Limit

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges

Upper & Lower Engine Covers Fitted--Limited View

Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,963 miles

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge & perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,154 miles

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres wearing on edges; n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,945 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,565 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.203431877151 Dated 20/06/2007

Fail 20 Jun 2007 16,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

fuel cap seal perished

nsr tyre perished

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 ODW is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ODW, 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 RA02 ODW registered?

RA02 ODW is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is RA02 ODW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA02 ODW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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