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M28 PYN

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,998 mi
Last recorded78,998 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 PYN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 78,998 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 78,620 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 77,442 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 77,442 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 76,472 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 76,471 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 75,623 miles

Nearside hand brake just met legal requirements

Pass 8 Feb 2021 73,008 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,652 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 72,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 71,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,511 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 69,425 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,074 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 65,317 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,317 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,762 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 59,214 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,086 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 55,331 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,527 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,687 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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M28 PYN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M28 PYN, 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 M28 PYN registered?

M28 PYN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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