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AM02 PYO

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,078 mi
Last recorded85,078 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 PYO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 85,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 84,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 84,752 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 84,358 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,758 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 83,758 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 81,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,837 miles

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

both front tyres are perished

fuel cap seal is perished badly

power steering rack steel pipes are corroded

rear most exhaust hanger broken off body but system still secure

Fail 17 Jul 2018 80,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both front tyres are perished

fuel cap seal is perished badly

power steering rack steel pipes are corroded

rear most exhaust hanger broken off body but system still secure

Pass 21 Jun 2017 80,808 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 80,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,797 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,463 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 80,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,603 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,014 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,602 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,932 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 77,289 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,136 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 76,136 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 72,677 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,909 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 53,909 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 38,869 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 21,807 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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AM02 PYO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AM02 PYO, 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 AM02 PYO registered?

AM02 PYO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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