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DF02 JXR

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,998 mi
Last recorded55,998 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 JXR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 55,998 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 55,886 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 55,614 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 54,918 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2022 54,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe slight corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded on arms

brake pipes been greased front to rear

fuel cap seal cracking

fuel tank hangers corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,702 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 54,439 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,695 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 53,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2018 53,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,076 miles

Rear both tyres 245/40 17 @6mm cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2017 52,076 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear both tyres 245/40 17 @6mm cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,444 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 51,443 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 50,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,963 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,523 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,327 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 28,242 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,163 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,786 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 6,959 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 6,469 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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DF02 JXR is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF02 JXR, 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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DF02 JXR is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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