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RX02 UOP

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,689 mi
Last recorded124,689 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 UOP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 124,689 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 123,821 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 122,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 121,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 119,582 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 118,698 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 118,219 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 118,215 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 116,737 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 116,075 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 109,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 101,231 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 94,839 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 87,309 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 79,319 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 79,262 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,266 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,751 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,434 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 UOP is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UOP, 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

How do I check the history of RX02 UOP?

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What year was RX02 UOP registered?

RX02 UOP is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is RX02 UOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 UOP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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