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GJ52 WCM

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

36,212 mi
Last recorded36,212 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 WCM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 36,212 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 35,892 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 33,704 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 31,753 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 29,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 27,054 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 24,663 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 21,405 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))

Tyres perished

Pass 19 Jul 2017 21,397 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 21,357 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 21,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 21,203 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 20,187 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 19,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,471 miles

offside rack end small play

Pass 24 Oct 2011 18,928 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 18,142 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 17,363 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,385 miles

offside rear tyre has nail in not leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2006 12,006 miles

slight play in both front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,924 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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GJ52 WCM is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GJ52 WCM, 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 GJ52 WCM registered?

GJ52 WCM is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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