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RX02 OBH

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

60,670 mi
Last recorded60,670 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 60,670 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 60,670 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 60,574 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 60,487 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 60,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 60,279 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 59,548 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 59,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,807 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,488 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 57,218 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 56,638 miles

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 14 May 2014 55,619 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,336 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 51,013 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 48,964 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 47,936 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 45,105 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 41,443 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 38,035 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 31,587 miles

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

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

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 OBH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

RX02 OBH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is RX02 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 OBH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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