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YJ51 VXH

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,693 mi
Last recorded68,693 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 VXH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 68,693 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 67,233 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease and starting to corrode

Rear tyres 2mm

Slight play both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Tyre treads cracked

Pass 25 May 2017 64,857 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease and starting to corrode

Crack in screen not in drivers view of road

Outer floor starting to corrode

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear tyre treads cracked

Slight movement in both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 21 Apr 2017 64,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes covered in grease

Crack in screen not in drivers view of road behind interior mirror

Outer floor starting to corrode

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,764 miles

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes covered in grease

Crack in screen not in drivers view of road

Outer floor starting to corrode

Slight play both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,115 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,392 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,644 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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 4 Mar 2011 42,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,971 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,222 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,009 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,502 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,851 miles

Offside Rear 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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YJ51 VXH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YJ51 VXH, 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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YJ51 VXH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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