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RX02 UBB

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,906 mi
Last recorded57,906 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 UBB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 57,906 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 57,719 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 57,403 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 56,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 55,235 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,752 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,265 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 54,255 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 53,690 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 53,242 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,844 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 52,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,091 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,716 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 50,715 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 50,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,007 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,159 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 49,159 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,118 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,125 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,028 miles

advise front discs lipped.

advise offside front and offside rear tyres are bald on inner edges.

advise tyres cracked in treads.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,793 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 35,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,870 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,941 miles

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

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)

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 UBB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

RX02 UBB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is RX02 UBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 UBB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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