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RX02 NVV

2002 BMW Z3

Orange Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,657 mi
Last recorded108,657 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 NVV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 108,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 108,651 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective diff ()

handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Mar 2025 103,258 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 103,256 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2023 99,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake low on efficiency

outer sills not inspected due to covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2023 99,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake low on efficiency

outer sills not inspected due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2022 98,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 98,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 96,504 miles

both front tyres wearing to edges

Fail 29 Jan 2021 96,504 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both front brake flexible hoses deteriorating

both front tyres wearing to edges

brake pad warning light on dash

front brake discs pitted to inner edges

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Dec 2019 95,385 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 95,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 89,845 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 87,304 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres perishing

n/s and o/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

rear brakes imbalanced (passed on lock) possibly n/s/r caliper starting to seize

rear diff mounting bush delaminating

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,043 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pad warning light on

o/s/r tyre was deflated

Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,910 miles

all indicators fadeing borderline

condition of offside rear brake disc

Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,300 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 77,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

offside washer jet inop

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,722 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,495 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,549 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 70,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 68,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 68,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,673 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front nearside brake pad wear indicator wires broken

Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,950 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 NVV is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Orange with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NVV, 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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RX02 NVV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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