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S14 RKP

2002 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,652 mi
Last recorded114,652 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 RKP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 114,652 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 114,645 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 113,172 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 111,307 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 110,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 108,792 miles

park brake has limited reserve travel and just meets performance requirements, advised to adjust the system and make any necessary repairs asap!

Pass 8 Jul 2019 107,214 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,741 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 102,455 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 100,349 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 100,299 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 100,268 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

pad wear light on at time of test

traction control light on at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2015 98,510 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,252 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 94,694 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 94,677 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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 89,277 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Nearside wiper blade fouling on the bonnet but is not effecting its operation

Slight movement in nearside door hinge

Fail 29 Mar 2012 89,277 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Nearside wiper blade fouling on the bonnet but is not effecting its operation

Slight movement in nearside door hinge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,589 miles

rear discs rusted on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,016 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,596 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,841 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2008 59,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,451 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 44,503 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 44,503 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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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S14 RKP is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc 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 S14 RKP, 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 S14 RKP registered?

S14 RKP is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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