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2 PDV

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,636 mi
Last recorded59,636 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 PDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 59,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 58,343 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 56,697 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 55,674 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 54,480 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 52,797 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,203 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 49,067 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 47,540 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,923 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,464 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 41,778 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,083 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,413 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,830 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 24 Mar 2010 20,547 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 3 Apr 2009 18,451 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 16,329 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,307 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 9,246 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 7,003 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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2 PDV 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 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 2 PDV, 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 2 PDV registered?

2 PDV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is 2 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 PDV shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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