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JM02 RAM

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,551 mi
Last recorded75,551 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM02 RAM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 75,551 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 75,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 75,150 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 74,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,501 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 74,461 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,166 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,548 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,895 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,245 miles

All rear brake pipes slightly corroding

Front wipers slightly smearing

Fuel tank securing straps corroding

O/S/F tyre at 3mm

Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,382 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 70,363 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

ESP warning lamp on

Pass 1 Jul 2014 67,120 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 64,850 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,752 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,610 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 45,042 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,100 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,998 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 47,998 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,244 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 46,242 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,669 miles

small cut in osf tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2007 41,669 miles

small cut in osf tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,780 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 34,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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JM02 RAM is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 JM02 RAM, 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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What year was JM02 RAM registered?

JM02 RAM is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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