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E13 MDR

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,267 mi
Last recorded26,267 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 MDR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 26,267 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 25,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 25,677 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 25,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 25,535 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 25,387 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 25,359 miles

Centre front power steering pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,241 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,443 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,147 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,782 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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E13 MDR is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E13 MDR, 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 E13 MDR registered?

E13 MDR is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 May 2002.

Is E13 MDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E13 MDR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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