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J15 MJM

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,261 mi
Last recorded76,261 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 MJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 76,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 75,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 75,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Torque Reaction Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 73,581 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ( full ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (full ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,820 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 69,085 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm & light cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 64,702 miles

Generalised corrosion on underneath of vehicle age related. Not to excess and not effecting structures of testable points.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very minor age related cracking. No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very minor age related cracking. No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread between 3/4mm. No cords showing at time of test.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very minor age related cracking. No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both But not broken at time of test. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 60,605 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 54,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,426 miles

N/S/F washer jet in operative

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,414 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,450 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,221 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,638 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 20,886 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 18,583 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,678 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 14,779 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,333 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,692 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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J15 MJM is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J15 MJM, 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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J15 MJM is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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