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AY02 HCO

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,025 mi
Last recorded68,025 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 HCO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 68,025 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 66,885 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 65,584 miles

Front brake pad wear indicator on

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Fail 1 May 2019 65,584 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front brake pad wear indicator on

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

brake pedal spongy

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front foglight missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF fog lamp missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 59,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,661 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,095 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 46,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,582 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,233 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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AY02 HCO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AY02 HCO, 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 AY02 HCO registered?

AY02 HCO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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