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RK02 TVO

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

40,987 mi
Last recorded40,987 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 TVO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 40,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing. Tyre is 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing. Tyre is 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 40,981 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing. Tyre is 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing. Tyre is 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 37,209 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 27,760 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 27,530 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 27,087 miles

h/brk efficiency only just met

offside h/brk low efficiency

Fail 12 Aug 2022 27,087 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

h/brk efficiency only just met

offside h/brk low efficiency

Pass 9 Aug 2021 26,447 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 25,846 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,347 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,594 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 23,898 miles

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,025 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,680 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,790 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 19,511 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,711 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,541 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 16,296 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,874 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 12,613 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 11,224 miles

offside/nearside front/rear tyres cracking intread

Pass 20 Jun 2006 9,803 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOW SIGNS OF PERISHING IN THE TREAD PATERNS NOT BAD ENOUGH TO FAIL BUT I AM ADVISING DRIVER OF POTENTIAL FAULTS .

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 TVO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 TVO, 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 RK02 TVO registered?

RK02 TVO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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The MOT history for RK02 TVO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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