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RY02 WKE

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,328 mi
Last recorded46,328 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 WKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 46,328 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 45,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES SARTING TO PERISH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 45,706 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 44,620 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 43,564 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 42,760 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 42,398 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,825 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 41,825 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 40,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,640 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,772 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 32,383 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,347 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 27,426 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,739 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,803 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,082 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,840 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 13,224 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 WKE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WKE, 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 WKE registered?

RY02 WKE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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