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M99 PGC

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,825 mi
Last recorded69,825 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 PGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 69,825 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 68,888 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 68,253 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,426 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease and slightly corroded at point. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 66,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease and slightly corroded at point. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,056 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 65,815 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 63,821 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 59,600 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 59,598 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 58,854 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,299 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 57,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 54,427 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,495 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,345 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,540 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,171 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,808 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,589 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,846 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 18,095 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 18,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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M99 PGC is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M99 PGC, 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 M99 PGC registered?

M99 PGC is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is M99 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M99 PGC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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