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YG02 BMZ

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,161 mi
Last recorded43,161 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 BMZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 43,161 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Hazard warning lights flashes fast

Pass 1 May 2025 42,724 miles

Exhaust mounting defective next to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 42,207 miles

Exhaust bracket - area of gearbox broken

Hazard warnings flash fast

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 40,378 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Hazard warning flash slightly fast

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 38,402 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 37,554 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 37,065 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 37,063 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 37,050 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,932 miles

Front exhaust mounting brocken

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2016 36,208 miles

all brake discs corroded

front tyres cracking not to cords at tine of test advise renewing

hazard lights flashing at maximum speed advice attention

Pass 5 Dec 2014 36,182 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,625 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 34,975 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,871 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,197 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 34,197 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 32,314 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,128 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 30,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BMZ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YG02 BMZ, 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 BMZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG02 BMZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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