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YS52 HXR

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,752 mi
Last recorded66,752 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 HXR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 66,752 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 66,242 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 65,767 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 65,123 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 65,121 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 65,099 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 65,086 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 64,999 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,937 miles

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 28 Sep 2016 64,888 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,810 miles

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 28 Oct 2014 64,573 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,082 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 64,081 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,192 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,937 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,245 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,799 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,654 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,702 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 42,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 37,215 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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YS52 HXR is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YS52 HXR, 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 YS52 HXR registered?

YS52 HXR is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is YS52 HXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS52 HXR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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