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MF52 YLE

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,751 mi
Last recorded43,751 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 YLE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 43,751 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 42,947 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 41,042 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 39,552 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 39,522 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,476 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 38,987 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 38,757 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,429 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 37,119 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,766 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,331 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,723 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,890 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,657 miles

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

offside rack end has slight free play

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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MF52 YLE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MF52 YLE, 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 MF52 YLE?

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What year was MF52 YLE registered?

MF52 YLE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is MF52 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF52 YLE shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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