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P6 EPR

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,739 mi
Last recorded65,739 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 EPR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 65,739 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 60,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 60,077 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 56,117 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various….underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake effort low….adjustment required

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rears ()

evidence of tyre contact with body/wheel arch….tyres damage….adjustable suspension fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2022 51,295 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 52,181 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 47,550 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 47,550 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 43,814 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 42,377 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 42,377 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 39,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 38,211 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,026 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,677 miles

off side front washer not working

Pass 16 Dec 2010 30,157 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 28,622 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,638 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 25,526 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,912 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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P6 EPR is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P6 EPR, 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.

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What year was P6 EPR registered?

P6 EPR is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is P6 EPR safe to buy?

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