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Y50 LAP

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,710 mi
Last recorded33,710 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 LAP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 33,710 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 32,428 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 32,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 30,957 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 28,907 miles

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2022 27,361 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 26,334 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 25,294 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 24,308 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 23,059 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 21,659 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 20,944 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 20,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,542 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,256 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 20,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 29 May 2012 19,717 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,603 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 15,598 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,184 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,120 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,756 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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Y50 LAP is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y50 LAP, 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 Y50 LAP registered?

Y50 LAP is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is Y50 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y50 LAP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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