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This 2002 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 189,695 miles 3 months ago on Monday 27th July 2026 at 16:27.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 28th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027.

AY02ZCZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH JULY 2027189,695 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED27TH JULY 2026189,695 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH JULY 202528TH JULY 2026177,913 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Rear Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
FAILED24TH JULY 2025177,891 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Central Rear Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH JULY 202427TH JULY 2025167,678 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED26TH JULY 2024167,678 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Likely To Become Detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED28TH JULY 202327TH JULY 2024157,797 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED28TH JULY 2023157,797 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH JULY 202227TH JULY 2023150,327 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH JULY 202127TH JULY 2022144,196 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED19TH JULY 2021144,183 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH JUNE 202011TH JUNE 2021136,459 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED20TH MAY 201919TH NOVEMBER 2020133,135 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED16TH MAY 2019133,135 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH MAY 201819TH MAY 2019131,572 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED15TH MAY 201719TH MAY 2018124,923 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED27TH APRIL 201619TH MAY 2017117,773 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  4. ADVISORY - Centre Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED19TH MAY 201519TH MAY 2016110,873 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
FAILED19TH MAY 2015110,873 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED20TH MAY 201419TH MAY 2015103,800 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
FAILED20TH MAY 2014103,800 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED2ND JULY 20124TH JULY 201387,503 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  7. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED4TH JULY 20114TH JULY 201277,349 MI
FAILED22ND JUNE 201177,021 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED15TH JUNE 20104TH JULY 201168,923 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED25TH JUNE 20094TH JULY 201061,604 MI
PASSED2ND JULY 20084TH JULY 200954,422 MI
PASSED3RD JULY 20074TH JULY 200846,858 MI
PASSED3RD JULY 20064TH JULY 200739,320 MI
FAILED3RD JULY 200639,320 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AY02ZCZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

AY02ZCZ MOT Comments

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AY02ZCZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 189,695 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,904 miles

AY02ZCZ FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration AY02ZCZ was manufactured on Thursday 2nd May 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 189,695 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,904 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AY02ZCZ has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 69 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 10 Major, 4 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027 .

Does AY02ZCZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 18th October 2026 AY02ZCZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AY02ZCZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 18th October 2026 AY02ZCZ does have Tax. Read more

When does AY02ZCZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for AY02ZCZ will expire in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AY02ZCZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for AY02ZCZ will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 28th July 2027. Read more

When did AY02ZCZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AY02ZCZ was on Monday 27th July 2026 at 16:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AY02ZCZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for AY02ZCZ we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AY02ZCZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for AY02ZCZ we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AY02ZCZ?

AY02ZCZ is registered as a 2002 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has AY02ZCZ done?

The odometer reading for AY02ZCZ at the last MOT in July 2026 was 189,695 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,904 miles per year. Read more

How old is AY02ZCZ?

The vehicle AY02ZCZ was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 2nd May 2002. Read more

What colour is AY02ZCZ?

The official colour of AY02ZCZ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does AY02ZCZ have?

AY02ZCZ has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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