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YX02 ZFW

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

64,476 mi
Last recorded64,476 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 ZFW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 64,476 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 64,145 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,695 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 63,434 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 63,139 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 62,344 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 61,716 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,420 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,715 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,110 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 60,107 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,552 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,121 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,585 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,001 miles

Excessive corrosion of rear brake disc's.

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 56,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 53,909 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2010 53,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 48,524 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 41,132 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,803 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,879 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,112 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,056 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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YX02 ZFW is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 YX02 ZFW, 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 YX02 ZFW registered?

YX02 ZFW is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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