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RJ02 DTZ

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,200 mi
Last recorded63,200 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 DTZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 63,200 miles

ALL suspension components are corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Near oil cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Speedometer intermittently faulty

Pass 2 Oct 2024

ALL suspension components are corroded

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel tank retaining straps corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Near cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perished - made in 2011 - 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holed / corroded near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

ALL suspension components are corroded

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel tank retaining straps corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Near cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perished - made in 2011 - 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 62,232 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated rubber flexible coupling has slight movement on fixing pins (2.2.2 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering oil cooler pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components on front suspension on both sides are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread pattern and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on outer sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose corrosion on both fuel tank straps (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 62,232 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated rubber flexible coupling has slight movement on fixing pins (2.2.2 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering oil cooler pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components on front suspension on both sides are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread pattern and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on outer sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose corrosion on both fuel tank straps (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 62,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,123 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 61,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,942 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 60,699 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,127 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 60,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,066 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,244 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,937 miles

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

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

auxilary belts racking

condition of rear brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,089 miles

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

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

PAS belt

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,081 miles

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

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

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

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

PAS belt

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,046 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,610 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,806 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,363 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,969 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,275 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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RJ02 DTZ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RJ02 DTZ, 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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RJ02 DTZ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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