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RK02 UFB

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,018 mi
Last recorded27,018 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 27,018 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 26,796 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 25,964 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 25,953 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 25,877 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 25,797 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 25,717 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 25,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 25,389 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 24,929 miles

advise nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Nov 2013 21,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre small crack forming. on inner wall.

very slight play in both front bottom ball joints.,

very slight play in both rear axle sub frame bushes

wipers smearing.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 21,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre small crack forming. on inner wall.

very slight play in both front bottom ball joints.,

very slight play in both rear axle sub frame bushes

wipers smearing.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 20,880 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 20,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres heavily worn on inside edges

offside headlight adjuster damaged (not working correctly)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 20,488 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily worn on inside edges

offside headlight adjuster damaged (not working correctly)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 18,554 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 17,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

offside rear tyre slight sidewall damage to kerb protector

Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,506 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

offside rear tyre slight sidewall damage to kerb protector

Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,152 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall kerb band

offside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall kerb band

Fail 28 Aug 2008 14,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre edges worn smooth.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,022 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 12,454 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 UFB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UFB, 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 UFB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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