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PE02 BVL

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,845 mi
Last recorded85,845 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 BVL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 85,845 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 81,700 miles

under the vehicle has been covered with fresh under seal

Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle has been freshly under sealed

Pass 25 Sep 2021 80,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers not allowing full inspection

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Sep 2021 80,501 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

sill covers not allowing full inspection

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underbody fully undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2019 78,985 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,065 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,370 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,186 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,340 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,757 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,191 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 63,828 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,319 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,209 miles

Both front tyre on 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,148 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,059 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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PE02 BVL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PE02 BVL, 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 PE02 BVL registered?

PE02 BVL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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