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MJ02 BUB

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,116 mi
Last recorded62,116 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 BUB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 62,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 62,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 61,257 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 61,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 60,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 60,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 58,664 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 58,664 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 57,515 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 57,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 56,720 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 55,827 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 52,136 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,043 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,023 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,896 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,071 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,584 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,840 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,913 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,088 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,642 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)

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,785 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 23,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,096 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,604 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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MJ02 BUB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJ02 BUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ02 BUB registered?

MJ02 BUB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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