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RY02 HGZ

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

90,076 mi
Last recorded90,076 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 HGZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 90,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Park brake performance poor

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

Fail 12 May 2025 90,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Park brake performance poor

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

Pass 20 May 2024 87,523 miles

NS washer jet inoperative. OS jet provides enough water to clear screen.

Offside Rear Park brake performance just adequate.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 84,140 miles

Nearside Front washer jets only 50% working

Offside Front washer jet only 50% working

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 80,401 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear of both sills. Sill covers fitted.

Fail 9 Jun 2022 80,401 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear of both sills. Sill covers fitted.

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 79,524 miles

Advanced corrosion to fuel tank straps.

Fuel cap seal cracking.

Nearside Handbrake cable in poor condition.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 79,209 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,365 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,592 miles

Advanced corrosion to fuel tank strap.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 68,425 miles

Offside Front Brake sticking slightly

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 68,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake sticking slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,294 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2015 61,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 61,780 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,946 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,676 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,906 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,154 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,261 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 48,261 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 44,088 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,575 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,175 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 31,373 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 22,465 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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RY02 HGZ 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 80.8%.

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 RY02 HGZ, 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 RY02 HGZ registered?

RY02 HGZ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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