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RK02 UVG

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,659 mi
Last recorded141,659 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 141,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 141,503 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 141,442 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 140,689 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe / hose combination from rack to possibly a oil cooler ? (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes running front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / jacking points --both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 140,689 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe / hose combination from rack to possibly a oil cooler ? (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes running front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / jacking points --both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 140,346 miles

Front suspension steering components corroding

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage corrosion on pipework (2.1.5 (a))

Rear jacking points / inner sills showing signs of corrosion --- both sides--cosmetic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 139,732 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill--cover sill fitted to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ---cover sill fitted to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

surface corrosion on some under side components

Pass 10 Aug 2021 139,250 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and hose to hose pipes on suspension arms all have slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 139,250 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and hose to hose pipes on suspension arms all have slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 138,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 138,271 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering cooler pipe ?--corroded-- (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion starting at around both rear and nsf jacking points

Pass 26 Jul 2018 136,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 4 Aug 2017 132,894 miles

Front roll bar outer links/ bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2016 129,117 miles

handbrake only just to mot standard

Fail 12 Jul 2016 129,117 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake only just to mot standard

Pass 29 Jul 2015 125,624 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 125,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 122,722 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 122,307 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 113,543 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 107,024 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 100,371 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2010 100,323 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

All four tyres perished

Both Rear brakes discs corroded and pitted

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2009 92,787 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,654 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,095 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 35,450 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 UVG is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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