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YT02 OFH

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,874 mi
Last recorded88,874 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 OFH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 88,874 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 88,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 88,861 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 88,860 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 88,855 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 88,224 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 86,946 miles

Offside Inner and outer sill corroded

Nearside Inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,857 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,994 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 82,773 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 79,280 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 79,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded remainder of steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,404 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint also inner rear bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 72,907 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,459 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres getting low on tread

sheilds fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2015 70,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres getting low on tread

off side front brake slightly binding

sheilds fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,382 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 67,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,758 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2012 51,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 46,711 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front discs inside faces corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 38,127 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 38,127 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 38,066 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 28,726 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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YT02 OFH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT02 OFH, 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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YT02 OFH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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