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YJ52 PCM

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,764 mi
Last recorded80,764 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 PCM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 80,764 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 80,701 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 80,649 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 80,634 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 80,587 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 80,510 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,441 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,206 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,316 miles

slight fluid leak from steering rack on near side

Fail 25 Feb 2012 79,256 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside parking brake cable outer sleeve split

slight fluid leak from steering rack on near side

Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,384 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 73,384 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,779 miles

Engine Management Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 65,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Management Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,627 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 47,416 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,203 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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YJ52 PCM is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YJ52 PCM, 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 YJ52 PCM registered?

YJ52 PCM is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 September 2002.

Is YJ52 PCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ52 PCM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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