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RD51 GNV

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,796 mi
Last recorded100,796 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 GNV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 100,796 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 97,840 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 97,739 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 95,679 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 95,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 93,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 91,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 89,197 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 86,784 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 83,982 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 81,233 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,959 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,366 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 72,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,313 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,716 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,383 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,165 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,448 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 51,747 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 51,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 46,955 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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RD51 GNV is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RD51 GNV, 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 RD51 GNV registered?

RD51 GNV is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is RD51 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD51 GNV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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