2002 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · RN51 XVR
2002 BMW Z3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 133,727 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN51 XVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 133,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN51 XVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW Z3 (RN51 XVR) between May 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RN51 XVR Mileage History
- 16/05/2023129,328 mi
- 16/05/2023129,328 mi
- 25/04/2024132,458 mi+3,130 mi
- 15/05/2025133,265 mi+807 mi
- 12/09/2025133,727 mi+462 mi
Average of roughly 1,891 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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