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RX02 SXV

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,430 mi
Last recorded85,430 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 85,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 80,979 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 78,052 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 78,052 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 74,765 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 71,969 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,939 miles

Clutch master cylinder leaking slightly. Fluid on pedal.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,060 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 60,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF brake binding slightly.

OSR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,327 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,251 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,750 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,727 miles

brake reaction bushes weak

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2011 41,192 miles

Inner edges of both front tyres wearing.(tracking)

Pass 27 May 2010 35,548 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,516 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 33,516 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f repeater lens missing

Pass 19 May 2008 30,806 miles

osf side light and repeater lenses broken

Fail 14 May 2008 30,764 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 27,241 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,444 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,444 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 SXV is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SXV, 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 SXV registered?

RX02 SXV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is RX02 SXV safe to buy?

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