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PJ02 JRJ

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,750 mi
Last recorded58,750 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 JRJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 58,750 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,593 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2024 55,941 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 55,472 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf, nsf tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,155 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 54,326 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 53,081 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 53,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 51,823 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 50,602 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 50,151 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,303 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 23 Apr 2014 47,772 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 29 Apr 2013 46,400 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 46,400 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,564 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 42,927 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,200 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,551 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,010 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,740 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,291 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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PJ02 JRJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 PJ02 JRJ, 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 PJ02 JRJ registered?

PJ02 JRJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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