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RA02 PGU

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

17,176 mi
Last recorded17,176 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 PGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 17,176 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 16,826 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 16,568 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 16,351 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 16,298 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 16,139 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 15,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 15,468 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 15,207 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 14,952 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 14,777 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 14,533 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 14,148 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 14,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 13,891 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 13,467 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 12,683 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 12,202 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 11,324 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 10,599 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 9,588 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 8,540 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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RA02 PGU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 RA02 PGU, 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 RA02 PGU registered?

RA02 PGU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is RA02 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA02 PGU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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