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RCA 649B

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 649B
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 608 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 502 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 6 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 2 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 64,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,422 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,791 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 44,791 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,810 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,405 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 38,405 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 38,254 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,446 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 37,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 37,335 miles

Hand brake poor on N/S/R

Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,549 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 8 Jul 2011 35,859 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,907 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,200 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,688 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,395 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 22,587 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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RCA 649B is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RCA 649B, 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 RCA 649B registered?

RCA 649B is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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