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YD02 JCX

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,263 mi
Last recorded20,263 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 JCX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 20,263 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play at n/s track rod

Fail 3 Nov 2012 20,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play at n/s track rod

Pass 27 Nov 2011 69,057 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2011 69,055 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 64,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,020 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,301 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,684 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,616 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,376 miles

center exhaust bracket getting weak by gearbox

Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,760 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 19,701 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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YD02 JCX is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD02 JCX, 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 YD02 JCX registered?

YD02 JCX is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is YD02 JCX safe to buy?

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