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RN02 VWL

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,805 mi
Last recorded52,805 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 VWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 52,805 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 52,798 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 52,796 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 52,788 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 52,656 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,141 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 51,078 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 50,945 miles

eml light is on

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,513 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 50,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 49,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,156 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 48,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,764 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,482 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 42,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,158 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 41,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 36,913 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,152 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 26,282 miles

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

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

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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RN02 VWL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RN02 VWL, 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 RN02 VWL registered?

RN02 VWL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is RN02 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN02 VWL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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