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YG02 BLN

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,456 mi
Last recorded142,456 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 BLN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 142,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2014 142,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 139,414 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 134,603 miles

Oil leak

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

advise drivers door mirror

Fail 29 Feb 2012 134,566 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 117,265 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 117,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 108,226 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 108,226 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 89,280 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 77,847 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,046 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,534 miles

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

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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YG02 BLN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG02 BLN, 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 YG02 BLN registered?

YG02 BLN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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