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EM02 JOB

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

110,877 mi
Last recorded110,877 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM02 JOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 110,877 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 May 2026 110,873 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2024 110,766 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 110,529 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 110,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 110,282 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 110,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 110,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 109,591 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 109,121 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 107,380 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 105,246 miles

Parking Brake overall performance exceeds 16% but one or more individual brake is performing lower than usually seen

Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,011 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,948 miles

Fuel Pipe Corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,977 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres perished in tread

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

Front discs corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 95,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 95,193 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,246 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 93,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,275 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 69,974 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 58,295 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 47,747 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 47,743 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 35,822 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 22,315 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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EM02 JOB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EM02 JOB, 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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EM02 JOB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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