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PW02 BMW

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,785 mi
Last recorded108,785 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW02 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 108,785 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 106,197 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 102,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 96,305 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 96,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2011 89,318 miles

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

Oil leak

gearbox exhaust mounting weak

Fail 20 May 2011 89,313 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox exhaust mounting weak

Pass 12 May 2010 77,487 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,529 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 63,529 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2008 55,621 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 44,016 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 44,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,460 miles

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

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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PW02 BMW is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PW02 BMW, 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 PW02 BMW registered?

PW02 BMW is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is PW02 BMW safe to buy?

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