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T13 BEM

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,096 mi
Last recorded119,096 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT13 BEM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 119,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 119,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 115,837 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 114,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 114,876 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 112,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 112,965 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 112,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 112,207 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 108,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,906 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2019 101,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 95,285 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 95,284 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 90,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated & Damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working Both Sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,860 miles

creaking noise whilst steering

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 84,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

creaking noise whilst steering

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,021 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

LOWER ENGINE AND GEARBOX COVERED IN OIL

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SMEARING THE SCREEN

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

SNOW TYRES ARE FITTED AROUND

Fail 11 Feb 2015 78,012 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

LOWER ENGINE AND GEARBOX COVERED IN OIL

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SMEARING THE SCREEN

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

SNOW TYRES ARE FITTED AROUND

Pass 15 Feb 2014 69,167 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,826 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 53,548 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 53,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/ f brake lazy

Pass 22 Jan 2011 52,194 miles

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

n/s/park brake unit slow to operate and requires sturdy pull

oil low

Pass 30 Jan 2010 48,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 42,117 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 42,114 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,295 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,101 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 35,101 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,408 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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T13 BEM is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T13 BEM, 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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T13 BEM is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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