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RK02 UEH

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,700 mi
Last recorded98,700 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2020 98,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper sidelamp broken , jagged edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to centre flange bolts heavily corroded and slight blow from joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 2 Mar 2020 98,446 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body rust

Fail 20 Feb 2020 98,443 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,398 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner shoulder has no visable tread

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside steering arm has slight play

Rear camber towing in nearside rear

Fail 25 Mar 2019 94,345 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre inner shoulder has no visable tread

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside steering arm has slight play

Rear camber towing in nearside rear

Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,129 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 89,129 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,293 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre hasa a cut in inner side wall but not reaching cords

Fail 21 Mar 2016 77,463 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre hasa a cut in inner side wall but not reaching cords

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,053 miles

Brake pad warning light is illuminated.

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

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear on inner edge.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 72,053 miles

Brake pad warning light is illuminated.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,923 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 70,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,855 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,352 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 65,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,578 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 57,983 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,983 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 56,573 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,464 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,355 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 35,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UEH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UEH, 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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RK02 UEH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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