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RX02 OEU

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,462 mi
Last recorded78,462 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 OEU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 78,462 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive A/C pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Diff mounting bush split

Pass 28 Jul 2025 78,029 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage Or pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 77,981 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 11 Aug 2023 77,853 miles

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 77,501 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,754 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 76,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 76,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,012 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 75,619 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 75,583 miles

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,904 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 74,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,816 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 74,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,813 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 74,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 74,720 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 74,720 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 71,726 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 71,726 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 66,960 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 126,843 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,149 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,984 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 36,214 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 OEU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OEU, 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 OEU registered?

RX02 OEU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is RX02 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 OEU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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