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WA02 YSY

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,568 mi
Last recorded150,568 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 YSY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 150,568 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight switch insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2023 150,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight switch insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2021 150,433 miles

Corrosion starting along sills and floor

Evidence front tyres rub inner wings at certain times

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm's rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 150,331 miles

A little corrosion starting around front jacking points

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight wear/cracking in front lower arm's rear bushings

Some evidence of offside front tyre rubbing at times

Fail 24 Mar 2020 150,331 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

A little corrosion starting around front jacking points

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight wear/cracking in front lower arm's rear bushings

Some evidence of offside front tyre rubbing at times

Pass 27 Mar 2019 148,522 miles

A little corrosion starting around front jacking points

Front brake hoses starting to crack

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low down to around 2mm

Slight wear/cracking in front lower arm's rear bushings

Some evidence of offside front tyre rubbing at times

Fail 27 Mar 2019 148,522 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

A little corrosion starting around front jacking points

Front brake hoses starting to crack

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low down to around 2mm

Slight wear/cracking in front lower arm's rear bushings

Some evidence of offside front tyre rubbing at times

Pass 3 Apr 2018 146,373 miles

A little corrosion starting around front jacking points

Front brake hoses starting to crack

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Some evidence of offside front tyre rubbing at times

Pass 24 Mar 2017 143,548 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 140,924 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to wear indicator bars

Offside front tyre starting to crack along tread edges

Fail 19 Mar 2015 138,080 miles

Evidence offisde tyre occasionally rubs inner wing on full steering lock

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 138,080 miles

Evidence offisde tyre occasionally rubs inner wing on full steering lock

Pass 28 Mar 2014 135,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 131,699 miles

Both rear tyres worn to wear indicator bars

Pass 28 Mar 2012 126,023 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 119,597 miles

Evidence offside front tyre touches chassis at times but on full lock test there was 1/8 - 1/4 inch of clearance

Wipers smear a little

Pass 23 Mar 2010 111,541 miles

Evidence that offside front tyre has rubbed inner wing but has 1/2 inch of clearance on lock to lock test

Fuel cap seal starting to crack around the edges

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 103,724 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2008 92,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 80,734 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 70,168 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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WA02 YSY is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WA02 YSY, 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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WA02 YSY is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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