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YB02 EHC

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,042 mi
Last recorded129,042 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 EHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 129,042 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill to floor to inner wheel arch holed and heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ADVISE Under Body, Suspension , steering , brake,etc components rubber bushes and boots covered in Age related corrosion and wear

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to floor front to rear heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Horn loose metal bracket corroded off

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back rubber bush splitting /worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Side light Slight flickering (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor front to rear heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 128,080 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Offside Front horn insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2025 128,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front inner sills corroded

Offside Front horn insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2024 125,853 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 125,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 125,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 122,789 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 122,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at arms x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 120,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 119,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 118,865 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 114,705 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 109,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 104,056 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 96,383 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 89,135 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 80,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 79,449 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 79,448 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 74,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,068 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 63,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,740 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,107 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,033 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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YB02 EHC is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB02 EHC, 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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YB02 EHC is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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