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YH02 ZNO

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,089 mi
Last recorded101,089 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 ZNO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,089 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 100,708 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 100,419 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 99,562 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 97,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 97,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively edge both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 97,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively edge both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 94,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 94,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 91,669 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 88,377 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 85,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,767 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,995 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,434 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

fuel cap seal deteriorating slightly

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,346 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,683 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,132 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 43,132 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,649 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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YH02 ZNO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YH02 ZNO, 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 YH02 ZNO registered?

YH02 ZNO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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