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M2 YBC

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

35,740 mi
Last recorded35,740 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 YBC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 35,740 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 35,601 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 35,422 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 35,252 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 35,155 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 34,948 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 34,810 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,690 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 33,264 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 32,815 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 31,885 miles

advise o/s front brake has light bind

advise nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 8 May 2015 30,819 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 28,950 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,093 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,662 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,592 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 21,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,901 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,288 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,283 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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M2 YBC is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M2 YBC, 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 M2 YBC registered?

M2 YBC is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is M2 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 YBC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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