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GP51 CZZ

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,240 mi
Last recorded110,240 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 CZZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 110,240 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2026 110,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2025 110,112 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 110,028 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 109,797 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 109,516 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 109,420 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 109,234 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 109,082 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 108,723 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 107,417 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 107,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 100,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 92,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 85,439 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 85,439 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 77,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 68,430 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 68,430 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,769 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 59,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,298 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 53,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,494 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,931 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 39,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,243 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,214 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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GP51 CZZ is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GP51 CZZ, 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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GP51 CZZ is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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