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TAZ 803

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,870 mi
Last recorded42,870 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 803
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 42,870 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 42,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 42,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 42,700 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 42,583 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 42,424 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 42,395 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 42,188 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,739 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 41,734 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,657 miles

engine cover / under tray / plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 41,118 miles

advisory ,,/ engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 40,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,754 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 38,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre's wearing on inner edge

rear disc's slightly pitted

Fail 2 Apr 2011 38,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre's wearing on inner edge

rear disc's slightly pitted

Pass 3 Apr 2010 37,380 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

slight corrosion o/s/r inner brake disc

Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,728 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 36,253 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,895 miles

front wiper breaks slightly smearing

Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,017 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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TAZ 803 is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 TAZ 803, 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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TAZ 803 is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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