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RK02 UOB

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,167 mi
Last recorded76,167 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 76,165 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 71,651 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 70,714 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,536 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 68,211 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 63,167 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 63,167 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,786 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 59,786 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,015 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 57,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,762 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,481 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,484 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,474 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,126 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 UOB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

RK02 UOB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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The MOT history for RK02 UOB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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