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YJ02 VGG

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,390 mi
Last recorded101,390 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 101,390 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust joints corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 96,148 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 92,409 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,476 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 81,855 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,508 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2014 73,500 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,680 miles

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

both rear tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,740 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,874 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,187 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 41,187 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,177 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,908 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,241 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,540 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 27,540 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VGG is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VGG, 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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YJ02 VGG is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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