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RO02 WCE

2002 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,740 mi
Last recorded34,740 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 WCE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 34,740 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,582 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 33,715 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,518 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,246 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 33,114 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,354 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 32,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 31,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 31,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 30,463 miles

Advise - Both rear Tyres getting low on inner edge.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 28,959 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 26,884 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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RO02 WCE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RO02 WCE, 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 RO02 WCE registered?

RO02 WCE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is RO02 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO02 WCE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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