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LS02 YDO

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,065 mi
Last recorded88,065 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 YDO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 88,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 88,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 87,594 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 87,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 86,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 86,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 84,631 miles

clutch noise possibly releace bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2021 82,641 miles

clutch noisy possibly release bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2021 82,641 miles

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

clutch noisy possibly release bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2020 81,393 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 81,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,987 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 78,831 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,594 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,914 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 73,753 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,832 miles

The O/S/F inner wheel arch trim is broken and may come into contact with tyre.

Fail 16 Nov 2013 69,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

The O/S/F inner wheel arch trim is broken and may come into contact with tyre.

front propshaft bearing has a loose bolt,reqiures retightening.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,811 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 56,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges the o/s rear tyre is low on pressure

Fail 4 Nov 2010 51,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges the o/s rear tyre is low on pressure

Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,371 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,489 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,119 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,043 miles

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

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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LS02 YDO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LS02 YDO, 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 LS02 YDO registered?

LS02 YDO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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