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J21 GJM

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,270 mi
Last recorded34,270 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 GJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 34,270 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 33,392 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 32,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 31,708 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 30,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face getting lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 29,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 29,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 29,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 29,354 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 28,790 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 27,352 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 26,565 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 25,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 24,014 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,446 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 21,305 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 20,869 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,363 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,485 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,618 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,834 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 15,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,034 miles

All four tyres cracking badly in tread .

Pass 7 Sep 2005 13,701 miles

All tyres cracking in tread

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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J21 GJM is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J21 GJM, 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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J21 GJM is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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