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EG52 JBE

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,961 mi
Last recorded102,961 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG52 JBE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 102,961 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 102,470 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 102,258 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 102,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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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EG52 JBE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EG52 JBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EG52 JBE?

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What year was EG52 JBE registered?

EG52 JBE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is EG52 JBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG52 JBE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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