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PF02 XDY

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,951 mi
Last recorded59,951 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 XDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 59,951 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 59,521 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 58,887 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH AND NEARSIDE TYRE STARTING TO PERISH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 58,125 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 58,125 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 57,847 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 57,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 56,471 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,146 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,011 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,779 miles

two rear tyres and the nearside front, all wearing on inner edges.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XDY is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XDY, 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 XDY registered?

PF02 XDY is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is PF02 XDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF02 XDY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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