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TCZ 1046

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,658 mi
Last recorded85,658 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 1046
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 85,658 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 84,771 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 8,355 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 82,371 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2022 80,582 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2021 79,111 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 77,480 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 76,799 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 46,984 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 46,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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TCZ 1046 is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TCZ 1046, 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

How do I check the history of TCZ 1046?

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What year was TCZ 1046 registered?

TCZ 1046 is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 May 2002.

Is TCZ 1046 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCZ 1046 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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