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Y12 APO

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

66,434 mi
Last recorded66,434 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 APO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 66,434 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 66,432 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 66,178 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 65,491 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 65,040 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 64,685 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 64,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,748 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,298 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 55,474 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 755,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 53,241 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,592 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,924 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 42,206 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge and close to limit 225/45zr17 245/40zr17

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,213 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 35,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,247 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,561 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,782 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 17,772 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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Y12 APO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 Y12 APO, 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 Y12 APO registered?

Y12 APO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is Y12 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y12 APO shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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