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T40 JVC

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

78,503 mi
Last recorded78,503 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 JVC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 78,503 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 78,503 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 77,977 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 76,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 75,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 73,824 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 73,116 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 73,133 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,108 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 71,595 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,060 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,451 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,757 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 67,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,396 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 57,145 miles

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

offside front side light damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,965 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 51,950 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,022 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,262 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,329 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,079 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 35,079 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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T40 JVC is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T40 JVC, 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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T40 JVC is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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