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RX52 OAO

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

129,331 mi
Last recorded129,331 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 OAO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 129,331 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses from body to suspension arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 129,262 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower suspension arm has corroded through on front edge (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside is 36% lower in effort than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses from body to suspension arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear offside and nearside fuel tank retaining straps are corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 116,049 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 113,342 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling at front of prop shaft is starting to crack and split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose behind road wheel is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fuel tank retaining strap is corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills/ jacking points within 30 cm of subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear offside and nearside outer sill covers are corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 108,844 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside sills at jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose behind road wheel is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes that run along suspension arms are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sills/jacking points within 30 cm of subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,845 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside sills in front and around front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Slight movement where anti-roll bar link attaches to wishbone

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes that run along body in front of rear spring and above trailing arm bush (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside that run along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside sills around rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 100,795 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes that join to hose over drive shaft (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rusty as joins to the hose in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside brake pipes that run along suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside ,lower,outer. End of sill & jacking points rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,047 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside / nearside as pipes run along the suspension arm are rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,566 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside pipes that run to & from rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 78,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,287 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,405 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 49,405 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 63,580 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,163 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,656 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc corroded/worn

nearside rear brake disc corroded/worn

nearside rear brake pads worn

neraside fuel tank strap corroded

offside front brake disc corroded/worn

offside rear brake disc corroded/worn

offside rear brake pads worn

Fail 10 Feb 2011 51,656 miles

nearside rear brake pads worn

neraside fuel tank strap corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc corroded/worn

nearside rear brake disc corroded/worn

offside front brake disc corroded/worn

offside rear brake disc corroded/worn

offside rear brake pads worn

Fail 19 Feb 2010 47,635 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,635 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,680 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 41,680 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 35,195 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has outer wall damage

Fail 22 Feb 2008 35,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,268 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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RX52 OAO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RX52 OAO, 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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RX52 OAO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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