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P1 OFA

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,633 mi
Last recorded14,633 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 OFA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 14,633 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 14,066 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 13,127 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 13,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 12,529 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 11,335 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 11,134 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,040 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 10,349 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 8,044 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 7,671 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 7,296 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 6,552 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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P1 OFA is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P1 OFA, 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 P1 OFA registered?

P1 OFA is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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