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Y3 LMC

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,877 mi
Last recorded37,877 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 LMC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 37,877 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 37,349 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 36,681 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 35,871 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 35,225 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,965 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 34,525 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,064 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,400 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,967 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,431 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,966 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,187 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 30,621 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,790 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,399 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES / DISCS BECOMING DISCOLOURED

Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,308 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,081 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 25,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

STRONG ADVISE ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

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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Y3 LMC is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y3 LMC, 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 Y3 LMC registered?

Y3 LMC is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is Y3 LMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 LMC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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