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YP02 VVY

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,438 mi
Last recorded69,438 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 VVY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2013 69,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both lower arm rear bushes starting to fail.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,438 miles

both lower arm rear bushes starting to fail.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,238 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,494 miles

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

permisable surface rusting to the rear offside & nearside brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,510 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,663 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,027 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,901 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,292 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 19,110 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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YP02 VVY is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YP02 VVY, 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 YP02 VVY registered?

YP02 VVY is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is YP02 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP02 VVY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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