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DM51 BMW

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,078 mi
Last recorded35,078 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
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

RegistrationDM51 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2025 35,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 34,988 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 34,840 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 34,709 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,704 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,678 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 34,658 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 34,653 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,570 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,516 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,214 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,133 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 23,019 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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DM51 BMW is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DM51 BMW, 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 DM51 BMW registered?

DM51 BMW is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is DM51 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM51 BMW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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