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RX02 URN

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,708 mi
Last recorded94,708 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 URN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 94,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 94,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear brake pads worn more than nearside rear brake pads

Pass 28 Apr 2025 93,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal perished

Pass 4 Apr 2024 92,360 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,309 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage The high pressure hose going to the rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak In the header tank area. ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing The inner dust cover has fallen down onto its lowest position. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear subframe front large mounting bush has dropped down onto its lowest position. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear large rubber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear The parking brake performance is close to the minimum requirement.

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear subframe front large mounting bush has dropped down onto its lowest position. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 90,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 88,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 9 May 2019 86,769 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 85,546 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 82,892 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 80,929 miles

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front lower suspension bushes worn

Fail 19 May 2016 80,929 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower suspension bushes worn

Pass 18 May 2015 78,279 miles

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

both front lower suspension bushes slightly worn

rear exhaust vibration damper insecure

Pass 27 May 2014 75,141 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 72,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 May 2012 68,106 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON !

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE AS NAIL IN TREAD AND TYRE STARTING TO CRACK !

Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,289 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn unevenly and is low on the inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2010 57,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn unevenly and is low on the inner edge

offside rear tyre worn unevenly, low on the inner edge and is loosing shape

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,663 miles

both offside tyres loosing shape on inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2009 52,660 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both offside tyres loosing shape on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,254 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,164 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,966 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 URN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 URN, 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 URN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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