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RJ52 GUU

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,792 mi
Last recorded68,792 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 GUU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 68,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,829 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 52,610 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 51,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,012 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on faces of brake discs

eml light on

Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on front and rear discs

engine light on

Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,786 miles

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

engine light illuminated

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

small cut to inside sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,026 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

petrol cap rubber starting too crack

Pass 22 May 2015 34,370 miles

nearside front tyre split & perished

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge, split & perished

offside front tyre split & perished

offside rear tyre worn inner edge, split & perished

Fail 22 May 2015 34,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre split & perished

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge, split & perished

offside front tyre split & perished

offside rear tyre worn inner edge, split & perished

Pass 23 May 2014 33,288 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2014 33,288 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2013 32,285 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2012 30,909 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 30,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 27,747 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 26,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,017 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,280 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,426 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 23,426 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,702 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 21,691 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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RJ52 GUU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ52 GUU, 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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RJ52 GUU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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