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RK02 UCW

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,639 mi
Last recorded86,639 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 UCW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 86,639 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 85,528 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 83,812 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 82,018 miles

Central Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 82,018 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

fuel tank strap corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 79,786 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 79,783 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front Pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Both Front Rear Wishbone Bushes Splitting (No Excessive Movement)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 69,082 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front subframe bushes on up and downmovement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 67,000 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush suspension arm has split in bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front subframe bushes have movement up and down (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 63,891 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 63,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,088 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Feb 2015 58,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R brake line corroded and kinked

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,528 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,925 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 48,925 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,940 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,871 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 38,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,926 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,562 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 32,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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 UCW is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 RK02 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

RK02 UCW is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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