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PP51 WAN

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,487 mi
Last recorded71,487 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPP51 WAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 71,487 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 69,052 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION TO FRONT SUSPENSION/SUBFRAME

Pass 26 Jul 2023 65,346 miles

Nearside Front slight bind nsf brake

general heavy sorface corrossion to suspension and underside

Pass 26 Jul 2022 64,270 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 6 flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexys calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 62,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes from flexys to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 62,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes from flexys to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 62,051 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion t o suspension arms/components

plastic covers to engine and underside

Pass 11 Sep 2018 60,949 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,985 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,848 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,928 miles

both rear main brake pipes corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 54,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear main brake pipes corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,335 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,728 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,483 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake pads worn thin and rear discs corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,738 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 36,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,975 miles

rear coil springs and rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 28,286 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,286 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,956 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 23,956 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,979 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 20,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,782 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 9,583 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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PP51 WAN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PP51 WAN, 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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PP51 WAN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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