2002 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · RD02 OXZ
2002 BMW Z3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 118,678 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RD02 OXZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 118,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RD02 OXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW Z3 (RD02 OXZ) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RD02 OXZ Mileage History
- 14/04/2023113,005 mi
- 05/04/2024115,683 mi+2,678 mi
- 28/03/2025117,810 mi+2,127 mi
- 07/04/2026118,678 mi+868 mi
Average of roughly 1,903 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
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