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PJ02 NZN

2002 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,516 mi
Last recorded76,516 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 NZN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 76,516 miles

Evidence of contact with offside front wheel at inner wheel arch

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front wiper blades smearing

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front washer jet is not working

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

Steering rack is corroded at universal joint mounting

Underside of vehicle including suspension components are slightly corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2025 76,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Evidence of contact with offside front wheel at inner wheel arch

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack is corroded at universal joint mounting

Unable to check front wiper blades

Underside of vehicle including suspension components are slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 76,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Oct 2024 76,410 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap sealing ring perished/cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 75,934 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,678 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,455 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

fual cap seal slightly cracking

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 75,455 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

fual cap seal slightly cracking

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 74,957 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 73,444 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 73,443 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,204 miles

Front brakes have a 23% imbalance

Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,442 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,378 miles

centre exhaust silencer slightly corroded..

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,648 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipes rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,775 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 63,763 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 61,737 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,737 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,322 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,085 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,926 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,930 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 51,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all road wheels marked

Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,172 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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PJ02 NZN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ02 NZN, 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 PJ02 NZN registered?

PJ02 NZN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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