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A12 MEE

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

33,376 mi
Last recorded33,376 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MEE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 33,376 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 32,146 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 31,171 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 30,175 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 29,117 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 29,117 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 28,554 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 27,530 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 26,825 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 25,877 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 25,264 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 24,144 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 23,420 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 22,420 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,395 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,391 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 22,391 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 22,149 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 22,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,632 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,370 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,271 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 17,270 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 13,928 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 13,928 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

n ear side front tyre slight cut in side wall

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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A12 MEE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 A12 MEE, 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 A12 MEE registered?

A12 MEE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is A12 MEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 MEE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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