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WP02 TYG

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,236 mi
Last recorded18,236 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
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

RegistrationWP02 TYG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 18,236 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 17,590 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 17,337 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 17,332 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 16,684 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 16,682 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 16,510 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 16,227 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 15,733 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 15,390 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,109 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 14,598 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 13,991 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 13,466 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,982 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 12,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nail in n/side rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,368 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner and outer edges of rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,597 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,815 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,974 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 9,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 8,096 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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WP02 TYG is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WP02 TYG, 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 WP02 TYG?

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What year was WP02 TYG registered?

WP02 TYG is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is WP02 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP02 TYG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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