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P30 JSC

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,322 mi
Last recorded51,322 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 JSC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 51,322 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 48,794 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 46,636 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 44,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 41,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 39,949 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear various units (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 37,807 miles

all tyres displaying inner edge wear/wheel allignment check suggested

Fail 2 Aug 2019 37,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all tyres displaying inner edge wear/wheel allignment check suggested

Pass 23 Jul 2018 35,792 miles

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

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

all tyres displaying wear inner edges x 4

Pass 3 Aug 2017 32,789 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,402 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,409 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,088 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 22,502 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,320 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,834 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 14,783 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 17,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,417 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 11,385 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 6,882 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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P30 JSC is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P30 JSC, 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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P30 JSC is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is P30 JSC safe to buy?

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