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VK02 YZU

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,541 mi
Last recorded16,541 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 YZU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 16,541 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 16,170 miles

brake pad low lamp showing

Pass 28 Jul 2023 15,328 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 4 May 2023 14,402 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 14,054 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 13,691 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2018 13,298 miles

all four tyres have age related cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2017 12,744 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 11,853 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 11,838 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 17 Jun 2015 11,711 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 11,549 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 11,161 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 10,952 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 10,417 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 10,045 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 9,683 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,060 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 8,232 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 7,148 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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VK02 YZU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VK02 YZU, 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 VK02 YZU registered?

VK02 YZU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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