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YE02 HYK

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,466 mi
Last recorded39,466 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 HYK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 39,466 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 38,880 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 38,880 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 38,773 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,749 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 38,749 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,574 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 38,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,554 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,243 miles

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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers just met requirement

Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,950 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,868 miles

both front tyres-rubber cracking. both front tyres-side walls badly cracked.suggest new tyres now.

exhaust front mounting bracket -broaken.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,701 miles

exhaust front support bracket-broaken.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,194 miles

exhaust front suport mounting bracket broaken.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,349 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall has slight cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2009 33,808 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 13 Jun 2008 33,416 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 33,416 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,082 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,824 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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YE02 HYK is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE02 HYK, 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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YE02 HYK is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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