2002 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · YJ03 VGA
2002 BMW Z3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 122,902 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ03 VGA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 122,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ03 VGA 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 (YJ03 VGA) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YJ03 VGA Mileage History
- 20/02/2024117,850 mi
- 20/05/2024117,890 mi+40 mi
- 24/03/2025118,792 mi+902 mi
- 28/03/2025118,808 mi+16 mi
- 12/03/2026122,902 mi+4,094 mi
Average of roughly 2,458 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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