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DG02 JRU

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,874 mi
Last recorded56,874 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 JRU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 56,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 56,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 55,962 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2021 54,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2020 50,190 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 50,190 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hydraulic clutch hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,464 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,508 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 47,502 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,571 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 42,467 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,768 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,027 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,373 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 40,373 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,701 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,426 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 38,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,506 miles

Headlamp patterns poor will require new lamps in the future...

Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,185 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,590 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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DG02 JRU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DG02 JRU, 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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DG02 JRU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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