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W62 AJB

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

96,334 mi
Last recorded96,334 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW62 AJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 96,334 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 92,477 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 91,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 90,479 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 89,443 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,686 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))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 85,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,978 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,370 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,231 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 77,075 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

hydraulic leak from clutch slave cylinder

oil leak

pad warning light on

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,308 miles

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 19 Oct 2013 69,370 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 64,652 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 64,652 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 60,412 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal srarting to perish

nearside handbrake cable outer casing deteriating

Pass 9 Oct 2010 55,768 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,812 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 47,678 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,712 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,710 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 32,662 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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W62 AJB 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 W62 AJB, 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 W62 AJB registered?

W62 AJB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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