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V40 MJW

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,201 mi
Last recorded93,201 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 MJW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 93,201 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 91,849 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 90,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 89,907 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear differential mounting bush deteriorated.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 89,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Differential mounting bush deteriorated.

Fail 26 Oct 2021 89,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Differential mounting bush deteriorated.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,121 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 88,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 85,306 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2018 85,306 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2017 84,625 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,013 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 84,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,826 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 76,242 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 76,242 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 66,566 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 65,636 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 63,775 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 62,309 miles

nsr tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 May 2009 60,595 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 55,074 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 48,077 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 40,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V40 MJW is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V40 MJW, 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 V40 MJW registered?

V40 MJW is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is V40 MJW safe to buy?

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