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YB02 LYF

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,410 mi
Last recorded101,410 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 LYF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 101,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 100,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2016 100,893 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2015 100,215 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 100,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 94,406 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,858 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 87,858 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,707 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,285 miles

advise both rear sub frame bushes worn

Fail 26 Sep 2011 74,285 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both rear sub frame bushes worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,772 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,966 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,277 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 30,465 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 30,465 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 27,480 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 15,650 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 LYF is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LYF, 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 LYF is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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