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RX02 FUY

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,600 mi
Last recorded91,600 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 FUY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,600 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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 86,348 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 77,625 miles

NSR handbrake cable casing corrded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,625 miles

NSR handbrake cable casing corrded

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,895 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,965 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,793 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,855 miles

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

air bag lamp on .

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,716 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm

oil level a bit low

Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,291 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 43,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,097 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,722 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 38,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 38,257 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,566 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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RX02 FUY is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RX02 FUY, 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 RX02 FUY registered?

RX02 FUY is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is RX02 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 FUY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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