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M100 EMT

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,947 mi
Last recorded61,947 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 EMT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 61,947 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Oct 2024 61,687 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2023 61,397 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 60,921 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 60,562 miles

n/s/front lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,886 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 58,792 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,243 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 54,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,572 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 50,670 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 45,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise both rear tyres starting to crack

advise offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 May 2012 43,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 May 2012 43,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 May 2011 41,554 miles

front brake discs rusty / pitted

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 26 May 2009 40,788 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 39,461 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 37,206 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 36,832 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,533 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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M100 EMT is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M100 EMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M100 EMT registered?

M100 EMT is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is M100 EMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 EMT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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