2002 BMW Z3 3.0L Petrol · RY51 UXL
2002 BMW Z3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 60,917 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY51 UXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 60,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY51 UXL 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 (RY51 UXL) between December 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RY51 UXL Mileage History
- 12/12/202258,172 mi
- 20/12/202258,172 mi
- 13/10/202359,038 mi+866 mi
- 30/09/202459,822 mi+784 mi
- 08/10/202560,917 mi+1,095 mi
Average of roughly 972 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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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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