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LY02 XEN

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,038 mi
Last recorded115,038 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 XEN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 115,038 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 114,570 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 114,047 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 113,780 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 113,779 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 113,256 miles

slight coolant leak.

Pass 30 Apr 2021 112,925 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 111,409 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 108,599 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 104,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,834 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 97,698 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 97,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 97,570 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 97,206 miles

n/s front side wall damge

rear outer hand brake cable damge

Pass 5 Jan 2013 96,726 miles

Front Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 96,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 96,217 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,044 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 64,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,555 miles

both front tyres worn on the inside

front windscreen wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 13 Jun 2008 52,446 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on the inside

radiator exploded while caring out test

Pass 14 Jun 2007 44,560 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,745 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LY02 XEN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LY02 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

LY02 XEN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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