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Y6 DTA

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,591 mi
Last recorded42,591 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 DTA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2026 42,591 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 41,688 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 38,959 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 37,985 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 35,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 33,579 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 32,421 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 29,851 miles

Slight binding from both front brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2019 28,296 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 26,739 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 25,467 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 23,767 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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Y6 DTA is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y6 DTA, 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 Y6 DTA registered?

Y6 DTA is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is Y6 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y6 DTA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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