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MJ02 FTT

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,572 mi
Last recorded88,572 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 FTT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 88,572 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 88,382 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 87,844 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 87,781 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,694 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,206 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 85,595 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 85,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 40 17Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 40 17Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,872 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 82,872 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2013 81,855 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 79,813 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 77,724 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 26 May 2011 77,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 25 May 2010 73,971 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 1 Jun 2009 69,794 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,823 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 62,619 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 57,138 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FTT is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FTT, 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 FTT registered?

MJ02 FTT is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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The MOT history for MJ02 FTT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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