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Y3 RHC

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,374 mi
Last recorded50,374 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 RHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 50,374 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 49,146 miles

Fuel cap rubber perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2024 48,623 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 47,970 miles

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

Front Inner brake pads look worn low

suspension springs are corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 47,137 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,467 miles

Fuel cap rubber perishing.

Fail 23 Sep 2020 46,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap rubber perishing.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 46,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear corroded\covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 45,247 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear floor pan/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 44,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split, advise replace

corrosion starting on nearside and offside outer sills and floor pan

Pass 26 Sep 2016 42,782 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 42,778 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,788 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 1 Oct 2014 38,466 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f inner rack end has play in ball joint. recomend replacing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,240 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 36,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,299 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 30,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,253 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,655 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 24,578 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,774 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,842 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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Y3 RHC is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RHC, 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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What year was Y3 RHC registered?

Y3 RHC is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is Y3 RHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 RHC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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