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GN02 YNB

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,301 mi
Last recorded111,301 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 YNB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 111,301 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all four jacking points surface corrosion

front and rear suspension surface corrosion

slight exhaust leak

Pass 6 Feb 2025 110,940 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover corroded

Offside Outer sill cover corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2025 110,940 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill cover corroded

Offside Outer sill cover corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 108,860 miles

outer sill covers corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2024 108,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer sill covers corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 106,472 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 106,472 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 105,328 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f bushes breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair uneven when applied together (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,699 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 99,439 miles

Front suspension components show signs of surface rust

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

Rear exhaust shows signs of corrosion

fuel tank straps show signs of corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2019 99,221 miles

Front suspension components show signs of surface rust

Rear exhaust section shows signs of corrosion

Rear suspension components show signs of corrosion

fuel tanks straps show signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2018 98,871 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 98,871 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 96,666 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 96,665 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 93,440 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 92,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 92,102 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 88,552 miles

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

front brake pads slightly worn

front exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 12 Feb 2013 83,676 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 79,350 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)

o/s front tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 12 Feb 2011 74,952 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,274 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 64,878 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,326 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,899 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

both front tyres worn on edges

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Fail 13 Jul 2007 53,899 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

both front tyres worn on edges

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,343 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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GN02 YNB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN02 YNB, 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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GN02 YNB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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