CarVerify

Free Car Check

LV02 YRJ

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,528 mi
Last recorded49,528 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 YRJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 49,528 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 47,383 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 45,931 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 43,014 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 40,333 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 38,452 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 36,610 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 33,660 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 30,153 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 28,484 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 25,041 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,005 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,910 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,616 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 10,713 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,970 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 9,772 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 9,312 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 8,774 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 8,325 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 7,024 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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LV02 YRJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LV02 YRJ, 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

How do I check the history of LV02 YRJ?

You can check the full history of LV02 YRJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LV02 YRJ registered?

LV02 YRJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is LV02 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV02 YRJ shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV02 YRJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LV02 YRJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.