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RE02 VSZ

2002 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,308 mi
Last recorded104,308 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VSZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 104,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 102,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 99,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges and becoming cracked and perished

Pass 14 Dec 2020 96,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,740 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 92,733 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 89,203 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 89,202 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,913 miles

both rear brake discs and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking brake (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 82,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated next to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking brake (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 79,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,759 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,126 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,382 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 2 Jul 2010 54,375 miles

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

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

front tyres 225/45/17 rear tyres 245/40/17

light switch intermittant fault in off position

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,659 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,680 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,011 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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RE02 VSZ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RE02 VSZ, 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 RE02 VSZ registered?

RE02 VSZ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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