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PF02 XNL

2002 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,377 mi
Last recorded37,377 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 XNL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 37,377 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 36,294 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 36,240 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 36,066 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 35,811 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 35,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 34,208 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff bush starting to debond

Fail 5 Jul 2019 34,208 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff bush starting to debond

Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,976 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,530 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014

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

Unable to read vehicle mileage

Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,193 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 26,187 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,686 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges of tread passenger side worse

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,361 miles

Passenger side rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread slightly

Suspect 3-4000miles left on front brake pads

Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,833 miles

Drivers side front tyre worn on edges of tread (3mm in centre) and small cut on outer shoulder

Front lower suspension arm bushes SLIGHTLY deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2009 15,837 miles

Drivers side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges also down to 3-4mm of tread

Nail in passenger side rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,362 miles

Drivers side front tyre worn on either edge of tread (4mm in centre)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,738 miles

Drivers side front tyre wearing on edges of tread (3-4mm in centre)

Passenger side rear tyre wearing on inside of tread and nail in

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2007 12,732 miles

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

Drivers side front tyre worn on edges and cut in tread (3-4mm in centre)

Passenger side rear tyre worn on inside edge and nail in

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,376 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 XNL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XNL, 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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PF02 XNL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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