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GU02 NGX

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,803 mi
Last recorded91,803 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 NGX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 91,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 91,280 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 91,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 91,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 91,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 90,667 miles

Front Shocks Absorbers corroded (BOTH)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 90,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing

Pass 22 Mar 2018 83,058 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,595 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 68,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour 2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,497 miles

Nearside Rear cracking to radial grooves

Offside Front cracking to sidewalls

Offside Rear cracking to radial grooves

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,213 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,818 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 54,805 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,458 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 54,458 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,623 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 50,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 46,271 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 46,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 44,821 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,668 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inners

Fail 11 Dec 2008 41,668 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly on inners

Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,852 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,383 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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GU02 NGX is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GU02 NGX, 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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What year was GU02 NGX registered?

GU02 NGX is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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