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RX02 URG

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

46,668 mi
Last recorded46,668 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 46,668 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drivers seat mechanism worn

Offside Front Jacking point area corroded

Fail 19 May 2026 46,649 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake warning light illuminate

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Drivers seat mechanism worn

Offside Front Jacking point area corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 46,563 miles

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

Offside Front jacking point area slightly corroded

Offside Front seat has slight play

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Apr 2024 46,327 miles

Brake warning lamp displayed

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

Offside Front Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Jacking point area - slightly corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside at lower ends (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 45,940 miles

Offside Front Lower light corrosion around jacking point area

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside - top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside at lower ends (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 45,617 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 45,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front jacking point corroding but not excessive

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 44,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 44,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 44,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,885 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 41,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

slight bind to offside front brake caliper

slight play in steering column lower universal joint

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight bind to offside front brake caliper

slight play in steering column lower universal joint

Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,536 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,649 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,129 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 36,436 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,841 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,913 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,042 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,020 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 23,550 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,614 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 URG is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 URG, 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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RX02 URG is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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