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MA02 TVJ

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,275 mi
Last recorded66,275 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 TVJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 66,275 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 64,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 62,393 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,636 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 60,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,128 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 56,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 29 May 2020 55,247 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Engine missfiring

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 53,130 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 50,807 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 47,892 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 45,660 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 45,660 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,566 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 40,277 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 40,277 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

engine misfiring

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,400 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,167 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2012 35,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 32,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 May 2011 32,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2010 28,984 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2009 27,364 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 24,903 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 21,768 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 18,575 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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MA02 TVJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 MA02 TVJ, 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 MA02 TVJ registered?

MA02 TVJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is MA02 TVJ safe to buy?

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