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T29 DMS

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,863 mi
Last recorded165,863 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT29 DMS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 165,863 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 165,431 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 165,379 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 164,104 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 163,992 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 162,247 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 162,176 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 160,866 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 160,843 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 160,094 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 158,766 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 152,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 144,970 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 128,906 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system poor condition in places

n/s front side light dim advise attention.

rear brake discs rusty.

Fail 3 Dec 2010 128,303 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

exhaust system poor condition in places

n/s front side light dim advise attention.

rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 110,847 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 110,621 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low,recommend inspection

nearside rear suspension coil spring rusting

Pass 22 Nov 2008 97,835 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 77,887 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 59,310 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 59,310 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake discs & pads worn low advise replacement soon.

Fail 26 Nov 2005 43,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

Pass 26 Nov 2005 43,650 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

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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T29 DMS is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T29 DMS, 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 T29 DMS registered?

T29 DMS is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is T29 DMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T29 DMS shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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