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RN51 EDJ

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,554 mi
Last recorded37,554 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 EDJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 37,554 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 37,457 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 37,296 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 37,059 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,517 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,813 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,039 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,604 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,219 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 23,892 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 23,892 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 18,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 18,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 12,764 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING BOTH EDGES

REAR TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

Pass 15 Dec 2006 8,399 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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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RN51 EDJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RN51 EDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN51 EDJ registered?

RN51 EDJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is RN51 EDJ safe to buy?

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