CarVerify

Free Car Check

JE02 HEY

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,990 mi
Last recorded86,990 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE02 HEY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 86,990 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 86,197 miles

All brake pipes including flexis are heavily greased making inspection hard

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside /metal sill covers steering suspension braking components have corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2024 86,188 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All brake pipes including flexis are heavily greased making inspection hard

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside /metal sill covers steering suspension braking components have corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,278 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 85,277 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 84,368 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 82,741 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,628 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 80,292 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 80,292 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 80,181 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 79,860 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 79,400 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,293 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 77,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

Pass 23 May 2013 75,276 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 75,265 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 70,133 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 70,133 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 64,318 miles

all tyres cracked

Pass 12 May 2010 58,119 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 51,626 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 45,815 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 45,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 39,421 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 33,525 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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JE02 HEY is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JE02 HEY, 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

How do I check the history of JE02 HEY?

You can check the full history of JE02 HEY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JE02 HEY registered?

JE02 HEY is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is JE02 HEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JE02 HEY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JE02 HEY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JE02 HEY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.