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RG02 MWD

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,197 mi
Last recorded108,197 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 MWD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 108,197 miles

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

signs of corrosion to underbody and outer sills

surface corrosion to front shocks

Pass 9 Aug 2021 103,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear shocks corrosion to outer casing

Fail 9 Aug 2021 103,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear shocks corrosion to outer casing

Pass 19 Aug 2020 96,832 miles

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 94,549 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 90,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,216 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 83,216 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,892 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 74,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,212 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,395 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 54,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,303 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,416 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 34,414 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,610 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,464 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 24,464 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,171 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 21,167 miles

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

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

Fuel filler cap sealing ring splitting

Nearside front wiper smearing slightly at time of test

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,817 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,108 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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RG02 MWD is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MWD, 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 RG02 MWD registered?

RG02 MWD is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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