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AE02 YCV

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,484 mi
Last recorded65,484 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 YCV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 65,484 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2023 65,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 65,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2022 65,072 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 64,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,686 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 63,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 63,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,371 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,920 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,147 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,634 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,830 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 36,947 miles

drivers door handle sometimes difficult to open

exhaust front pipe mounting corroded

slight play in offside of steering rack/arm

Pass 8 May 2009 30,509 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,864 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 20,081 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 13,293 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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AE02 YCV is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AE02 YCV, 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 AE02 YCV registered?

AE02 YCV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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