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PF02 NRN

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,984 mi
Last recorded115,984 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 NRN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 115,984 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 114,898 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 114,898 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 110,590 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 110,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 110,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 109,637 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,697 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 108,117 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 107,834 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 104,249 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 104,249 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,732 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 87,732 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 66,700 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,198 miles

both front tyres on 2mm on outter edge

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,462 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,954 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,035 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 36,919 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 30,119 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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PF02 NRN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PF02 NRN, 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 PF02 NRN registered?

PF02 NRN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is PF02 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF02 NRN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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