2002 BMW Z3 3.0L Petrol · GV52 YYX
2002 BMW Z3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 56,260 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV52 YYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 56,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV52 YYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW Z3 (GV52 YYX) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
GV52 YYX Mileage History
- 18/05/202353,959 mi
- 18/05/202353,959 mi
- 13/05/202454,690 mi+731 mi
- 13/05/202555,609 mi+919 mi
- 14/05/202656,260 mi+651 mi
Average of roughly 770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Cooling System FailureSerious
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