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RX02 VGD

2002 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,062 mi
Last recorded53,062 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 VGD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 53,062 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 11 Mar 2025 52,089 miles

Front Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft flexible coupling deteriorating/ cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 52,085 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall has a bulge present (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft flexible coupling deteriorating/ cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 51,336 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 51,365 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 50,263 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 50,261 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 45,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 45,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2009 29,016 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 24,010 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 19,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 15,715 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 15,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake pads very low and front brake discs starting to corrode on braking surface

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 VGD is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VGD, 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 VGD is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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