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YK52 ONH

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

51,467 mi
Last recorded51,467 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 ONH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 51,467 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 49,610 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 47,884 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 45,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 44,380 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,278 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,247 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 38,352 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 38,352 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 37,191 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 34,632 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 31,703 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,559 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 27,801 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 25,371 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,450 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,627 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,903 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,277 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,252 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 15,487 miles

VEHICLE REGISTRATION PLATES MAY FAIL A FUTURE MOT TEST

Pass 29 Aug 2006 14,482 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 9,400 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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YK52 ONH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 YK52 ONH, 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 YK52 ONH registered?

YK52 ONH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YK52 ONH shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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