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RK02 UZC

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,650 mi
Last recorded76,650 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 76,650 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,069 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 75,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/45/r17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (w) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 73,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster on back of light is broken & levelling device buzzing (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (w) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (w) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 70,242 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 70,240 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely *** (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

*** Unable to fully assess wheel bearing,tyre and roadwheel condition due to locked brake at this position

Pass 14 Mar 2020 62,224 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 62,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 61,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,014 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,639 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 49,895 miles

Both Rear brake discs scored and corroded.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,895 miles

Both Rear brake discs scored and corroded.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,018 miles

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

advise front and rear tyres cracking.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,259 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 13,952 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 UZC is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

RK02 UZC is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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