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RX02 OJB

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,826 mi
Last recorded103,826 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 103,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 103,826 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure strap corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 103,798 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower floor to sill area

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber

Offside Front Lower floor to sill area

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 98,370 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 98,351 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s lower suspension arm .(rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,249 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 83,383 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 83,380 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 75,020 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 69,454 miles

advise play in n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm ball joints and rear bushes

Pass 23 May 2013 64,190 miles

nearside front door mech worn

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,967 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,947 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,545 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,337 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,649 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 27,649 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in tyre

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 OJB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OJB, 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 OJB registered?

RX02 OJB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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