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YD52 VFJ

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,164 mi
Last recorded32,164 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 VFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 32,164 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 31,692 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 31,135 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,693 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 30,313 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 28,217 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 27,335 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 24,441 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,939 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 17,154 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 13,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,180 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 4,386 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 3,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 3,175 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 2,778 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 2,072 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 2,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 1,623 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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YD52 VFJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YD52 VFJ, 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 YD52 VFJ registered?

YD52 VFJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YD52 VFJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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