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RG02 LFN

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,179 mi
Last recorded112,179 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 LFN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 112,179 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 112,177 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 110,043 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 110,042 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 105,317 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2023 102,814 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 26 Jul 2022 101,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2022 101,301 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 98,357 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 98,356 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2020 96,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 95,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 94,767 miles

Brake fluid dirty

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 94,767 miles

Brake fluid dirty

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 93,149 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F headlight left right adjuster inoperative

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,471 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,813 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2015 90,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2014 90,135 miles

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

Power steering drivebelt cracked.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,338 miles

AUX DRIVE BELT CRACKED

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 89,338 miles

AUX DRIVE BELT CRACKED

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 87,457 miles

INNERS OF BOTH REAR TYRES WORN

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,457 miles

INNERS OF BOTH REAR TYRES WORN

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 80,054 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 71,924 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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,598 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 55,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 42,415 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 42,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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RG02 LFN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RG02 LFN, 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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RG02 LFN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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