2002 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · PJ02 JRJ
2002 BMW Z3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 58,750 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ02 JRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 58,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ02 JRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW Z3 (PJ02 JRJ) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
PJ02 JRJ Mileage History
- 26/04/202255,155 mi
- 25/04/202355,472 mi+317 mi
- 17/04/202455,941 mi+469 mi
- 02/04/202557,593 mi+1,652 mi
- 21/04/202658,750 mi+1,157 mi
Average of roughly 902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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