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YK02 VBN

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,902 mi
Last recorded49,902 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 VBN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,902 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 49,902 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,378 miles

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

Offside Front 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 24 Mar 2015 44,452 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,480 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 38,353 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,286 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 35,286 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,221 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 31,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,012 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,128 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,435 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,552 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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YK02 VBN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YK02 VBN, 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 YK02 VBN registered?

YK02 VBN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is YK02 VBN safe to buy?

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