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YJ02 HLY

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,407 mi
Last recorded76,407 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 HLY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 76,407 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 76,385 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 76,377 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 76,219 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 76,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 76,190 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 73,401 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,105 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 69,967 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 69,967 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,941 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 69,941 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper siezed (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 69,713 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,693 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake binding slighly

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,378 miles

windscreen has slight scratching on offside

Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,282 miles

Front pads getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,189 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 49,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 49,691 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,264 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 44,264 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,095 miles

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

front no plate separating

fuel tank cap is starting to perish

nearside fuel tank strap is corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,972 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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YJ02 HLY is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 YJ02 HLY, 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 YJ02 HLY registered?

YJ02 HLY is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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