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PK02 OWR

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,081 mi
Last recorded31,081 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 OWR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 31,081 miles

Front corroded arms and joints

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 31,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by clip yellow marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by clip yellow marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front corroded arms and joints

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 28,502 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 28,492 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 24,946 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 23,728 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 23,564 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 23,508 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,446 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 23,428 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 23,427 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,185 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,478 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,940 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,253 miles

rear nearside tyre worn inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,334 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,986 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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PK02 OWR is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PK02 OWR, 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 PK02 OWR registered?

PK02 OWR is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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