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T21 PTW

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

78,265 mi
Last recorded78,265 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 PTW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 78,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 77,299 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 76,333 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 75,257 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 73,971 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,060 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 72,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,801 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 67,608 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 65,877 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 63,140 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 59,750 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 57,244 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 54,179 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 54,103 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 52,784 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 50,955 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,193 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 47,542 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 May 2008 35,166 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 27,012 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,475 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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T21 PTW is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 T21 PTW, 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 T21 PTW registered?

T21 PTW is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is T21 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T21 PTW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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