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PL51 UAK

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,216 mi
Last recorded17,216 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 UAK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 17,216 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 17,179 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 17,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 17,074 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 17,034 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 16,906 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 16,610 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 16,285 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 15,860 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 15,399 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 15,025 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 14,831 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 14,633 miles

All tyres perishing, nail in nsr tyre

Wipers judder across screen

Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,157 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 13,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 12,695 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 12,108 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 11,228 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 10,200 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 8,870 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 7,480 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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PL51 UAK is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PL51 UAK, 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 PL51 UAK registered?

PL51 UAK is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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