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JIL 5800

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

29,471 mi
Last recorded29,471 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 5800
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 29,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 29,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 29,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 28,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 28,576 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,034 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 27,551 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 26,967 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 26,694 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 26,171 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,442 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 25,114 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 25,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 24,243 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 24,213 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 23,088 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,263 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,559 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,151 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,208 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,554 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 9,919 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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JIL 5800 is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JIL 5800, 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 JIL 5800 registered?

JIL 5800 is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is JIL 5800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 5800 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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