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RX02 TVT

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,302 mi
Last recorded113,302 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 TVT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 113,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Inner slight corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 113,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component insecure kidney grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Inner slight corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 110,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner slight corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 109,107 miles

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 24 May 2024 109,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 106,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 106,732 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 104,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section by fuel tanks area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 99,246 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 99,246 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 98,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 98,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective SEALING RING BROKEN UP (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 98,084 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 96,793 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 94,995 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 93,466 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 90,820 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 90,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 90,144 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 89,747 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 82,315 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 71,412 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 62,609 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 53,173 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2006 53,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 49,271 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 TVT is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

RX02 TVT is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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