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EF51 ZMX

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,381 mi
Last recorded79,381 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 ZMX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 79,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2025 79,221 miles

All metal brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 79,033 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 79,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Jan 2023 78,861 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,527 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,884 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 77,544 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,873 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 76,034 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 72,965 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 72,233 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 71,529 miles

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 10 Oct 2014 71,529 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,562 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 69,562 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,019 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 67,019 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 66,059 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,516 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,055 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,165 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 41,729 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 34,644 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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EF51 ZMX is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EF51 ZMX, 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 EF51 ZMX registered?

EF51 ZMX is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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