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RK02 SNN

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,090 mi
Last recorded91,090 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 SNN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 91,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

power steering pipes to steering rack lightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 88,995 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 87,527 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 87,503 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))

Fail 16 May 2023 87,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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 31 May 2022 87,497 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 87,497 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 86,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,166 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 85,971 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,437 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,431 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,308 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

rear silencer baffles loose

Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,984 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 73,984 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,797 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,432 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,476 miles

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,011 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,232 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,235 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,446 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,767 miles

rear offside tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2006 34,056 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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RK02 SNN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RK02 SNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK02 SNN registered?

RK02 SNN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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The MOT history for RK02 SNN shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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