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JNZ 525

2002 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,084 mi
Last recorded76,084 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 525
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 76,084 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 73,713 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 71,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 68,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 66,102 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 62,929 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 57,027 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 52,605 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 49,539 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2016 45,244 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)

Pass 6 May 2015 41,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 39,676 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 38,237 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 36,682 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 13 May 2011 34,480 miles

3d number plates fitted

Fail 13 May 2011 34,480 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

3d number plates fitted

Pass 19 May 2010 31,828 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,452 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,414 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

slight movement in rack pinion shaft

Pass 26 Jan 2007 25,577 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,940 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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JNZ 525 is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 JNZ 525, 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 JNZ 525 registered?

JNZ 525 is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is JNZ 525 safe to buy?

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