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AY02 MMA

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,039 mi
Last recorded76,039 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 MMA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 76,039 miles

Front Exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear diff rubber mounting starting to unbond

Fail 3 Nov 2025 76,039 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear diff rubber mounting starting to unbond

Pass 15 Oct 2024 74,481 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + 2.5mm tread center of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear disc brake back plate corroded

Offside Front upper suspension leg mounting rubber starting to split

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift[rubber mounted] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear disc brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift[rubber mounted] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension leg mount starting to split

battery light on

Fail 23 Oct 2023 74,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift[rubber mounted] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear disc brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift[rubber mounted] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension leg mount starting to split

battery light on

Pass 15 Oct 2019 74,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all indicators slightly discoloured

corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Fail 3 Oct 2019 74,150 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all indicators slightly discoloured

corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Pass 13 Sep 2018 72,677 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp smashed

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,019 miles

Nearside Front Strut very rusty

Offside Front Fog lamp smashed

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 68,964 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Strut very rusty

Offside Front Fog lamp smashed

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,175 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 64,125 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,009 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 62,009 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 62,009 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,182 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 57,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres have advanced wear on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,561 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 51,561 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,146 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,172 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,105 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,598 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 MMA is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY02 MMA, 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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AY02 MMA is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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