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GN52 DWO

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,951 mi
Last recorded67,951 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 DWO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 67,951 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 67,951 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 64,552 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 64,151 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 64,151 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Jun 2023 62,975 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 61,995 miles

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2021 61,780 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 61,780 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 58,610 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 58,610 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,018 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,600 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,755 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,828 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,638 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 44,495 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,225 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,770 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,466 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,584 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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GN52 DWO is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GN52 DWO, 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

How do I check the history of GN52 DWO?

You can check the full history of GN52 DWO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN52 DWO registered?

GN52 DWO is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is GN52 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 DWO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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