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RD02 DZJ

2002 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,228 mi
Last recorded53,228 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 DZJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 53,228 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 52,130 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

eml light on

Pass 21 Nov 2023 51,609 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 50,837 miles

fuel cap seal is perishing and engine light is on

Fail 15 Feb 2023 50,837 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

fuel cap seal is perishing and engine light is on

Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,393 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 48,177 miles

Both rear tyres tread stepped

Pass 24 May 2019 46,257 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 44,364 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 43,067 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 41,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,205 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,490 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,182 miles

EML Lamp illuminated at time of test

Fail 18 Jun 2013 38,182 miles

EML Lamp illuminated at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,610 miles

EML lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,806 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,858 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,732 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,010 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 20,708 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 17,390 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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RD02 DZJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RD02 DZJ, 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 RD02 DZJ registered?

RD02 DZJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 2002.

Is RD02 DZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD02 DZJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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