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PF02 VRJ

2002 BMW Z3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,530 mi
Last recorded81,530 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 VRJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 81,530 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake has reduced effort

Pass 2 Apr 2016 79,777 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 76,162 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

cut to o/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,162 miles

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

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

cut to o/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,924 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,009 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 71,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,423 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,456 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,575 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 52,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,904 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyre's starting to wear un even on inner edge's

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,513 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,087 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 VRJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VRJ, 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 PF02 VRJ registered?

PF02 VRJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is PF02 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF02 VRJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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