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RX02 VDV

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,790 mi
Last recorded100,790 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 100,790 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 100,788 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 99,570 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both painted over (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 98,188 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 97,613 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 96,483 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 95,420 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 95,420 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 93,968 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,373 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,129 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight weep from gearbox

nearside front top mount slightly de-vulcanised

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,469 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front top mount slightly de-vulcanised

Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,893 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front top mount slightly de-vulcanised

Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,907 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 90,791 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

brake warning light on

Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,682 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 89,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,416 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 83,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 79,084 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 74,923 miles

both front tyres worn low

ecu light on

front screen stonechipped

Pass 7 Jun 2007 69,060 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 62,485 miles

rear discs faces slightly corroded †

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 VDV 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 87%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

RX02 VDV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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