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YT02 WZG

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,951 mi
Last recorded92,951 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 WZG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 92,951 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill skin cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 89,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2024 85,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,094 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 84,195 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,992 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,732 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 81,732 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 80,010 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,101 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,413 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 75,733 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 75,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,041 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 70,056 miles

All discs corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,571 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,989 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,903 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,054 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,053 miles

front tyres cracking up on tread pattern

rear tyres cracking up on tread pattern

Fail 31 Mar 2008 42,812 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres cracking up on tread pattern

rear tyres cracking up on tread pattern

Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,284 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 37,284 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,317 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 WZG is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YT02 WZG, 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 YT02 WZG registered?

YT02 WZG is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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