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V11 RLJ

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,639 mi
Last recorded40,639 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 RLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 40,639 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 38,434 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front and rear number plate spacing:- the space between a number ‘1’ or a letter ‘I’ and another character is permitted to be proportionately greater

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges at 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 36,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

with the letter 1 between character is permitted to be proportionately greater

Pass 28 Jul 2023 35,267 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 32,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 29,331 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 28,383 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 25,721 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 23,278 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,271 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 18,687 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,692 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 15,788 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside rear tyre going bald on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 15,788 miles

Offside rear tyre going bald on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 13,671 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 9,683 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 9,465 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 9,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 9,313 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,100 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 8,933 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 8,685 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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V11 RLJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 V11 RLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V11 RLJ registered?

V11 RLJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is V11 RLJ safe to buy?

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