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YB02 EHD

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,236 mi
Last recorded50,236 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 50,236 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,751 miles

rear exhaust rattle

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rubber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 49,749 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 20"/20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rubber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both drive belts deteriorated

rear exhaust rattle

Pass 3 Apr 2023 48,079 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 45,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 43,538 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 41,977 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 May 2019 41,977 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine oil leak

Pass 9 May 2018 38,679 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,466 miles

front brake pads wearing down

Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,258 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light illuminated

front exhaust bracket corroded through

offside front lower ball joint bonding begining to brake away

offside front seat belt guide broken

Fail 8 Aug 2014 34,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light illuminated

front exhaust bracket corroded through

offside front lower ball joint bonding begining to brake away

offside front seat belt guide broken

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,468 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped.

both front tyres cracking.

engine management lamp on.

front exhaust support bracket corroded through.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 31,091 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

both front brake discs slightly lipped.

both front tyres cracking.

front brake pads getting slightly low.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 31,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

both front brake discs slightly lipped.

both front tyres cracking.

front brake pads getting slightly low.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

radiator leaking badly

Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,945 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 24,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 22,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,442 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 5,467 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 EHD 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 78.3%.

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 YB02 EHD, 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 YB02 EHD registered?

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

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