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B12 DJJ

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,995 mi
Last recorded35,995 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 DJJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 35,995 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 35,862 miles

both front tyres worn very slightly on edge

both rearmost bushes weak

Pass 15 Jan 2024 35,730 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 35,308 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 35,022 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 34,606 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 34,233 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 34,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 34,018 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,294 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 2 Jun 2016 32,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 28 May 2015 31,787 miles

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

hazard warning lights flash very fast

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 29,710 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 28,679 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,855 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 26,461 miles

Front number plate has slight delamination

Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,979 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,121 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,735 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,425 miles

nsr tyre nail in tread

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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B12 DJJ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B12 DJJ, 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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B12 DJJ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is B12 DJJ safe to buy?

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