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RA02 RXO

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,860 mi
Last recorded70,860 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 RXO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 70,860 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are perished and n/s splitting at outer walls

front tyres are wearing at inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 67,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 66,783 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 66,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 66,558 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 64,693 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 63,628 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 61,365 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 59,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 58,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 54,861 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 54,861 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 May 2013 52,347 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 49,250 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2011 46,112 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,601 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,034 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2008 39,618 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 39,617 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,938 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 29,707 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 RXO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

RA02 RXO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 July 2002.

Is RA02 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA02 RXO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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