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ET51 AXX

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,580 mi
Last recorded53,580 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 AXX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 53,580 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (CONSOLE BUSH'S HAVE PLAY) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (CRACKING TOTYRE CENTRAL AREA ALSO WORN ON INSIDE EDGES) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH'S CRACKING/DETERIORATED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 53,195 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (CRACKING TO TYRE CENTRAL AREA) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 52,503 miles

fuel cap seal staring to perish

Pass 31 Jan 2022 50,099 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 50,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 49,338 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 225 / 45 / 17 [2010] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 49,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 225 / 45 / 17 [2010] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 48,797 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 48,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,379 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,553 miles

Front both tyres are cracking around the tread slightly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 46,553 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all of (3.6.B.4e)

Front both tyres are cracking around the tread slightly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 45,849 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,582 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,964 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,248 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust front down pipe to middle section , joint slightly to corroded , secure !!

Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,294 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,253 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,447 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,752 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 24,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,745 miles

all four discs rusty due to standing but still o/k

both front tyres thinning on inside edges

Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,542 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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ET51 AXX is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ET51 AXX, 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 ET51 AXX registered?

ET51 AXX is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is ET51 AXX safe to buy?

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