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RD02 OXZ

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

118,678 mi
Last recorded118,678 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 OXZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 118,678 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 117,810 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 115,683 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 113,005 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 112,664 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 112,273 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 111,808 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 109,391 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 108,631 miles

all brake pipes greased

under carriage painted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,940 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 106,332 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,313 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 106,309 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 100,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s and o/s rear tyre walls slighly cracked but no cord showing

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 100,346 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyre walls slighly cracked but no cord showing

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2009 97,336 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 92,527 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 83,318 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 76,096 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 76,096 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 51,441 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 OXZ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OXZ, 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 OXZ registered?

RD02 OXZ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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The MOT history for RD02 OXZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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