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LY52 MZL

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

17,944 mi
Last recorded17,944 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 MZL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 17,944 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 17,906 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 17,863 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 17,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 17,814 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 17,807 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 17,383 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 17,180 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 16,640 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 15,602 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2016 14,509 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 13,729 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 1 Dec 2014 12,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 12,325 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 11,061 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 10,083 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 8,834 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2010 7,812 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 6,902 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 6,112 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 5,118 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 4,028 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 3,138 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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LY52 MZL is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LY52 MZL, 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 LY52 MZL registered?

LY52 MZL is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is LY52 MZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 MZL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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