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AK02 YEH

2002 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests45 (38 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

182,749 mi
Last recorded182,749 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 YEH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

38 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 182,749 miles

both front brake discs slight worn n/s and o/s

n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes slight corroded on swinging arm

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 18 Dec 2025 102,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 102,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 101,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 176,375 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened F/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 98,772 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 168,281 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 96,485 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2022 155,611 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 95,429 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 141,266 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 94,526 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 131,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 131,635 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 93,894 miles

front pads braking up

Pass 8 May 2019 124,584 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 93,568 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 117,807 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 92,965 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 112,561 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 92,432 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Feb 2016 99,040 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 99,040 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 90,345 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,861 miles

rear tyre treads worn low inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,216 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,305 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,384 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 80,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,673 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side wiper not cleaning screen properly

Pass 23 Dec 2011 55,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,769 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 42,545 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 73,668 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 73,668 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 30,146 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 72,356 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 69,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,500 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,216 miles

fuel cap seal is starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Oct 2006 49,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap seal is starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Nov 2005 36,835 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 36,825 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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AK02 YEH is a 2002 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK02 YEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK02 YEH is a 2002 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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