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RN02 WZG

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,522 mi
Last recorded110,522 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 WZG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 110,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 108,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 102,918 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 100,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 97,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear .offside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill .offside front lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2022 97,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear .offside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill .offside front lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2020 95,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake hoses perished

handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

hazard switch showing signs of wear

Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front side lamp lenses damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seatbelt retracting mechanism showing signs of wear

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

some damage to nearside and offside front position lamp lenses

Fail 21 Aug 2018 90,611 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seatbelt retracting mechanism showing signs of wear

handbrake lever travel on limit

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

some damage to nearside and offside front position lamp lenses

Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,226 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Inner tyre part worn and & perished

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre perished

exhaust system corroded

handbrake has excessive travel but effective time of test.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 88,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Inner tyre part worn and & perished

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre perished

exhaust system corroded

handbrake has excessive travel but effective time of test.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 86,341 miles

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

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres part worn.

some damage to offside front side lamp lense.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 86,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front and offside rear tyres part worn.

some damage to offside front side lamp lense.

Pass 4 Apr 2015 82,080 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,254 miles

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

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

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

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

offside wiper rubber part split.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,432 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,669 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2010 57,047 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 57,045 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,626 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 47,626 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 46,384 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,243 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,636 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,048 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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 WZG is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RN02 WZG, 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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RN02 WZG is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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