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RX02 NZM

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,510 mi
Last recorded100,510 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 NZM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 100,510 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes showing signs of corrosion and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 100,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes x 2 at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Lens crazed (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 100,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Wipers not tested.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes x 2 at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Lens crazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 100,230 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 100,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 100,080 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 98,986 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 98,986 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 95,996 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 95,972 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,893 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 91,836 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 88,494 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres on 2mm also worn on inner edges 245/40/r17/91y

Pass 2 Jul 2016 81,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,088 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 66,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,686 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,719 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,168 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

rear axle bush starting to debond

Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,599 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and heavily cracked in tread pattern

Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,195 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,963 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,105 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 27,871 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 NZM is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NZM, 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 NZM registered?

RX02 NZM is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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The MOT history for RX02 NZM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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