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RN51 RKY

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

46,474 mi
Last recorded46,474 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 RKY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 46,474 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 44,666 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 41,366 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 39,539 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 39,525 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 37,753 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 36,816 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 36,400 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 36,127 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 35,640 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 35,225 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 34,564 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,286 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 33,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,763 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,212 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,276 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,957 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 14,039 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 16 Nov 2007 12,805 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 10,192 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 6,687 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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RN51 RKY is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 RKY, 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 RKY registered?

RN51 RKY is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is RN51 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 RKY shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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