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RX02 NCD

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,271 mi
Last recorded98,271 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 NCD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 98,271 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 98,032 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Inner edges (Perishing/Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 97,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front suspension/steering components slightly corroded

both sills slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 97,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2017 91,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45 17 w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

Nearside Rear wheel binding advise full inspection

all steering and suspension components corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

covers & shields fitted unable to fully inspect

front wipers smeary

oil leak advise full inspection as all underside of vehicle contaminated with oil/fluid*******

Pass 19 Nov 2016 91,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

all suspension components has slight surface corrosion

nearside parking brake lazy

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2015 90,179 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,886 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 88,886 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 86,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 86,971 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 82,135 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 82,135 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 70,448 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,471 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,627 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 49,625 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 43,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,407 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,832 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 24,524 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 NCD is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NCD, 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 RX02 NCD registered?

RX02 NCD is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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