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M1 VJB

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,343 mi
Last recorded30,343 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 VJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 30,343 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 30,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 29,750 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 29,373 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 29,000 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 28,346 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 27,479 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 27,382 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,251 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 26,948 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,671 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 24,842 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,227 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,366 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,126 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 18,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 16,475 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 2 Jan 2007 14,443 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges to excess

Pass 3 Jan 2006 12,657 miles

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

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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M1 VJB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M1 VJB, 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 M1 VJB registered?

M1 VJB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 January 2002.

Is M1 VJB safe to buy?

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