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GJ02 EZH

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,460 mi
Last recorded29,460 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 EZH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 29,460 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 28,092 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 26,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 20,360 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 20,019 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 20,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 19,624 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 18,682 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 17,592 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 16,428 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 16,426 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 15,381 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 14,005 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 12,751 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 10,674 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 10,669 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 10,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 9,888 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 9,071 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 7,930 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 7,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 5,729 miles

both front tyres outer wall slight crackes

Fail 25 Sep 2007 5,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres outer wall slight crackes

Pass 26 Sep 2006 3,108 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 3,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2006 2,785 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

o/s and n/s front tyres perishing at sidewalls

rear brake discs rusting

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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GJ02 EZH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ02 EZH, 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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What year was GJ02 EZH registered?

GJ02 EZH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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