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JS02 KEL

2011 BMW Z3

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests36 (31 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.1%

Mileage

72,402 mi
Last recorded72,402 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z327,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS02 KEL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

31 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 72,402 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2026 115,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 72,194 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 113,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 113,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 109,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 109,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 71,923 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 99,037 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 71,918 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 88,008 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 71,588 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,829 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 80,538 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,264 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 71,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 70,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,899 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 67,638 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,613 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 64,510 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,022 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,913 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 69,448 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 53,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 66,399 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,860 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 64,860 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 61,165 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,165 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 58,294 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,765 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,494 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,640 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 19,989 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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JS02 KEL is a 2011 BMW Z3 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.1%.

Across all 2011 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 27,603 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 JS02 KEL, 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 15 years old, this BMW Z3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JS02 KEL registered?

JS02 KEL is a 2011 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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