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LN02 YVX

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,516 mi
Last recorded68,516 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 YVX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 68,516 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2026 67,912 miles

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

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 7 Feb 2025 66,820 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 66,590 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,522 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 66,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 66,295 miles

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

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

Slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,157 miles

Minor oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,752 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2018 65,751 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,139 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,760 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 64,760 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,617 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,925 miles

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

exhaust system has surface rust

nearside front lower arm rear bush perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,613 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

nearside front lower arm rear bush perished

Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,913 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,374 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,414 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 45,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,578 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 33,298 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,692 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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LN02 YVX is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LN02 YVX, 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 LN02 YVX registered?

LN02 YVX is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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The MOT history for LN02 YVX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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