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JBZ 3040

2002 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,192 mi
Last recorded82,192 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 3040
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 82,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2026 82,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 80,288 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 80,288 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cracks on seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective leaving marks. not sweeping full (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 76,984 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 72,033 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 67,687 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 67,658 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,364 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,987 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 66,563 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 66,561 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,812 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,048 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,588 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 58,237 miles

both front tyres cracking, age deterioration.

Pass 19 May 2010 55,184 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,730 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 53,021 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 52,196 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,196 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 47,008 miles

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

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

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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JBZ 3040 is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JBZ 3040, 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

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What year was JBZ 3040 registered?

JBZ 3040 is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is JBZ 3040 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBZ 3040 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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