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1 TAS

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

23,532 mi
Last recorded23,532 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

Registration1 TAS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 23,532 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 23,518 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 23,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 22,739 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 22,623 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 22,607 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 22,592 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 22,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 22,564 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 21,897 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,506 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,198 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,231 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 18,215 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 16,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,669 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,531 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 9,847 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,827 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 9,807 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,925 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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1 TAS is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc 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 1 TAS, 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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What year was 1 TAS registered?

1 TAS is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is 1 TAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 TAS 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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