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V4 MMJ

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,214 mi
Last recorded53,214 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 MMJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 53,214 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 53,214 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 61,698 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 50,336 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 48,263 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 46,337 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 45,185 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,499 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 44,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 42,827 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,086 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 35,041 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 335,287 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 31,372 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,051 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,023 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,746 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,737 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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V4 MMJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V4 MMJ, 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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V4 MMJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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