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T123 MKE

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,789 mi
Last recorded82,789 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT123 MKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 82,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 82,336 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,512 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 80,931 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 80,929 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 79,754 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 78,839 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,590 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,129 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,148 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,891 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 62,642 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,642 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,663 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,579 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 47,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,206 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,771 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,113 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,225 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 18,920 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 18,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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T123 MKE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T123 MKE, 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 T123 MKE registered?

T123 MKE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is T123 MKE safe to buy?

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