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Y9 RWH

2002 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

93,984 mi
Last recorded93,984 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 RWH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 93,984 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 92,456 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 92,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 88,289 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 88,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2023 80,392 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,202 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 72,986 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 68,863 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,407 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 61,897 miles

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

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

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

O/s/f brake slightly binding

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,320 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 55,031 miles

N/s washer jet blocked

Nearside Door sticks

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)

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

Power steering reservoir damp.

Rea tyres starting to crack on inner edge.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 49,997 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 44,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 44,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,884 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,649 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 34,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,912 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 33,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,034 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 31,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,286 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 24,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,907 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,462 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate slight mark

Fail 9 Jun 2006 18,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y9 RWH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y9 RWH, 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 Y9 RWH registered?

Y9 RWH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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