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RX02 UWO

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,557 mi
Last recorded65,557 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 65,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 65,189 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 64,960 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 64,960 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 64,662 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,238 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 64,238 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 61,524 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,622 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 54,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 54,308 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp deteriated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 46,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 46,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2018 46,967 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres perished and showing small cracks in tread

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,636 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,456 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,070 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,565 miles

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

O/s and n/s front brake re-action bushes have play

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2011 38,565 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/s and n/s front brake re-action bushes have play

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2009 27,520 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,506 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 17,591 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 11,263 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 UWO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UWO, 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 UWO registered?

RX02 UWO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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