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RX02 UXU

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,379 mi
Last recorded81,379 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 UXU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Oil leak ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2017 81,375 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Oil leak ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,668 miles

fuel cap seal perished

n/s washer blocked; o/s providing adequate fluid to swept area

Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,005 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres are slightly deteriorating on sidewalls.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2012 71,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres are slightly deteriorating on sidewalls.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 66,734 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,929 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,490 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,944 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,065 miles

both rear tyres cracked inside treads but not deep enough to reach treads

Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,294 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,097 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UXU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UXU, 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 UXU registered?

RX02 UXU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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