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LY02 CHL

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,897 mi
Last recorded119,897 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 CHL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 119,897 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 119,897 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 118,997 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 112,512 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 108,612 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 108,593 miles

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

nearside front position lamp lens damaged

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2021 103,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 103,846 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 98,851 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar link lower bush is split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 98,851 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar link lower bush is split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft FRONT donut is splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 95,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 93,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,126 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 78,218 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 74,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,217 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 66,217 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,859 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 57,859 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 52,978 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,735 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 40,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,270 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,463 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 28,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 21,563 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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LY02 CHL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LY02 CHL, 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 LY02 CHL registered?

LY02 CHL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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