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PL02 FHP

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

67,811 mi
Last recorded67,811 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 FHP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 67,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,079 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 65,395 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 63,522 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,467 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,806 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,430 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 44,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both front and o/s/r tyres badly cracking

front lower arm rear bushes soft

rear discs rusty

rear springs rusty

wipers smeary

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,762 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,727 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,873 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 30,314 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 22,621 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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PL02 FHP is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PL02 FHP, 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 PL02 FHP registered?

PL02 FHP is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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The MOT history for PL02 FHP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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