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RX02 OTH

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 OTH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025

Dash not working

Front Brakes binding

Fail 4 Sep 2025

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Dash not working

Front Brakes binding

Pass 8 Jul 2024 112,362 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 112,320 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 112,308 miles

Indicator switch faulty Unable to turn of nearside indicators (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 112,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern visable (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern visable (4.1.2 (c))

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

Indicator switch faulty Unable to turn of nearside indicators (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 111,823 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlight beam pattern poor but visable

Pass 24 May 2018 111,939 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 111,930 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 110,434 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 108,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 103,201 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 103,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 May 2012 92,440 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 92,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 78,978 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,020 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,323 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 22 Jul 2008 54,418 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,865 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 27,601 miles

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 OTH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

RX02 OTH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is RX02 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 OTH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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