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T1 MBM

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

38,387 mi
Last recorded38,387 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 MBM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 38,387 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 38,246 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 38,076 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 37,867 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 37,838 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 37,950 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 37,466 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 37,280 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 36,782 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 36,708 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 36,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 36,662 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 36,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 36,291 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 35,731 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 35,731 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,914 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,612 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 34,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,306 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,381 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,465 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,997 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 31,563 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 30,716 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 30,716 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T1 MBM is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T1 MBM, 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 T1 MBM registered?

T1 MBM is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is T1 MBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 MBM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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