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YC02 LXT

2002 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,459 mi
Last recorded43,459 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 LXT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 43,459 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 43,097 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 43,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 42,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 37,624 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 37,515 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 37,419 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 37,167 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,309 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,762 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,311 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 34,401 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,401 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,892 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,106 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,530 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 32,529 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,179 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,611 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 28,609 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,022 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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YC02 LXT is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC02 LXT, 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 YC02 LXT registered?

YC02 LXT is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is YC02 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC02 LXT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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