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RG02 PAG

2003 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

41,594 mi
Last recorded41,594 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z351,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 PAG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 41,594 miles

vehicle has been undersealed not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2026 41,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

vehicle has been undersealed not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2025 40,868 miles

vehicle is undersealed not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2024 40,002 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 39,082 miles

Under carriage corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 38,726 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 38,296 miles

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

Under carriage showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,004 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 37,292 miles

small cut on n/s/f (inner sidewall) tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 8 Jan 2019 37,291 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe bursting on rbt (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front leading to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

small cut on n/s/f (inner sidewall) tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 5 Jan 2018 36,211 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 34,694 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 34,694 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 34,060 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 32,927 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,138 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,417 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 24,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,462 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracking between tread pattern

Fail 25 Aug 2009 21,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracking between tread pattern

Pass 1 May 2008 19,055 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 19,055 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,003 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,886 miles

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

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 PAG is a 2003 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,564 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 PAG, 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 23 years old, this BMW Z3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RG02 PAG registered?

RG02 PAG is a 2003 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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