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RF02 HLU

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

121,759 mi
Last recorded121,759 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 HLU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 121,759 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2025 121,755 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 115,985 miles

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

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2024 115,985 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 109,201 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at all four jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, offside is worse. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 109,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at all four jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, offside is worse. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, nearside is worse. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 103,099 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Flat. ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides delaminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides have movement in the bush/balljoint attachment. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at all four jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 97,371 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 97,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 91,597 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,401 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,007 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 85,007 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 82,183 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 82,131 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,326 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 75,326 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working lamp lense damage (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 67,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,444 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 55,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 46,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,644 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 22 Nov 2010 33,414 miles

rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2009 29,351 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,499 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,703 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 9,490 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 9,461 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 9,425 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 7,909 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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RF02 HLU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF02 HLU, 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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RF02 HLU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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