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PE02 UDS

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,930 mi
Last recorded69,930 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 UDS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 69,930 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 63,510 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 63,454 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Front cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,260 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 62,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,308 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 62,306 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,785 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,217 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,370 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,298 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,077 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,207 miles

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

Horn works but contact poor

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

Off-side Rear brake discs scored

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Petrol caps seal cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,312 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 35,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,341 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 30,341 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,528 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UDS is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UDS, 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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PE02 UDS is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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