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YF02 ZPW

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

55,476 mi
Last recorded55,476 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 ZPW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 55,476 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 54,383 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 54,365 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 53,663 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 53,358 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 52,385 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 50,157 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 50,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump possibly blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,548 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 49,178 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 49,176 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,605 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 47,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,155 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,513 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,651 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,401 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,545 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 37,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,397 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,895 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006
Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,640 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 20,450 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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YF02 ZPW is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 YF02 ZPW, 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 YF02 ZPW registered?

YF02 ZPW is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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