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T40 SRH

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,144 mi
Last recorded47,144 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 SRH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 47,144 miles

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

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2024 47,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 47,036 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 46,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 46,934 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 46,901 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,817 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 46,472 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 46,318 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2015 46,149 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 46,000 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 45,678 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,319 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,796 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,282 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,448 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,166 miles

all 4 tyres cracking between treads, perishing.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,505 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 28,297 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 28,297 miles

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

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

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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T40 SRH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 T40 SRH, 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 T40 SRH registered?

T40 SRH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is T40 SRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T40 SRH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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