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RX02 OTG

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,580 mi
Last recorded156,580 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 OTG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 156,580 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 156,580 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 143,503 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 143,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 132,504 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 132,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 119,155 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 119,155 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 118,952 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 107,278 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 105,682 miles

offside rear brake lagging in operation

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 104,442 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 104,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 101,471 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 98,301 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 98,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,690 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

under body becoming corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,988 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,525 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 87,555 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 79,428 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,732 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,491 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,046 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,960 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,114 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 40,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OTG is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

RX02 OTG is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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