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RN02 ZZZ

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,255 mi
Last recorded91,255 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 ZZZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 91,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2025 90,995 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 90,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,046 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 88,179 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,461 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 87,461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 85,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,684 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 80,684 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 77,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 31 May 2017 77,719 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 75,352 miles

all four unevenly worn tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,836 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,737 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing towards inner edge

slight play in both front struts

Pass 4 Jun 2013 67,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,702 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 63,701 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,365 miles

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

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

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

slight play in fornt shock absorbers

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Jun 2011 58,365 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in fornt shock absorbers

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,573 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,741 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 32,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 21,298 miles

all tyres age cracked inside the tread

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 ZZZ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZZZ, 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 ZZZ registered?

RN02 ZZZ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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