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PY02 UBF

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,253 mi
Last recorded50,253 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 UBF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 50,253 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 49,667 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 48,717 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,819 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,625 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 45,296 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 44,379 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 44,051 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,982 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 42,983 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,729 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,711 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,355 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,443 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 34,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,633 miles

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

all 4 tyres have major cracking to the sidewalls & in between the tread blocks

Fail 3 Mar 2009 32,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres have major cracking to the sidewalls & in between the tread blocks

Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

all road tyres heavily cracked/perished

n/s wiper smearing screen slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,654 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,790 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PY02 UBF is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PY02 UBF, 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 PY02 UBF registered?

PY02 UBF is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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