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RX02 UTO

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,726 mi
Last recorded56,726 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 56,726 miles

axle a frame bushes weak

both front lower arm bushes weak

central to rear exhaust rubber split

front + rear suspension very rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,703 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 56,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 55,095 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,699 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 52,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 51,562 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,587 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 39,653 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,682 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,996 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,470 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

petrol cap seal perishing

Fail 20 Jun 2011 33,469 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,907 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,357 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 27,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,953 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 24,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,119 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 23,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,067 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking in treads.

Fail 29 Jun 2006 20,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UTO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UTO, 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 UTO registered?

RX02 UTO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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