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RX02 ULT

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

66,603 mi
Last recorded66,603 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 66,603 miles

Fuel cap seal is perished.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 66,249 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 66,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 66,072 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 66,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 65,843 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 65,695 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 65,569 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,371 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 65,156 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 64,959 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,787 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,591 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,510 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 64,249 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 64,249 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,595 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 63,595 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,289 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 63,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,306 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 62,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 62,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn low on tread

brake wear lamp on

low effort on offside rear park brake(adjustment/repair required)

nearside front tyre worn low on tread

Pass 13 May 2008 54,257 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,044 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 12 Jun 2007 47,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,382 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 35,572 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 ULT is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ULT, 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 ULT registered?

RX02 ULT is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is RX02 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 ULT shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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