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RE52 GXH

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,271 mi
Last recorded62,271 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 GXH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 62,271 miles

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jul 2025 60,338 miles

Bolt on sill panels corroded

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

Offside Parking brake low effort

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 54,452 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe along arm between flexible hoses - Advise replace (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush separating from housing - Advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe along arm between flexible hoses - Advise replace (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake has slight lag in operation

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 47,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush separating from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake has a slight lag in operation

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 47,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush separating from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake has a slight lag in operation

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 41,389 miles

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

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

SLIGHT LAG IN OSR PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION

Pass 2 Sep 2020 34,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 34,742 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 29,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

NSF TYRE AGED - (2001)

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

Offside Front OSF TYRE AGED - (2001)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 29,247 miles

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

NSF TYRE AGED

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

OSF TYRE AGED

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 29,244 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

NSF TYRE AGED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin TOUCHING SENSING WIRE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

OSF TYRE AGED

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 27,327 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AGED

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 26,086 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,091 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,868 miles

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

NSF INNER BRAKE PAD APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS

OSF INNER BRAKE PAD APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS

OSR PARK BRAKE EFFORT POOR COMPARED TO NSR - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Fail 28 Aug 2014 23,868 miles

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

NSF INNER BRAKE PAD APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSF INNER BRAKE PAD APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS

OSR PARK BRAKE EFFORT POOR COMPARED TO NSR - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 22,888 miles

PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION UNEVEN - OSR EFFORT POOR, RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION

Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,795 miles

O/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT POOR COMPARED TO N/S EFFORT - RECOMMEND SERVICE/ADJUSTMENT

Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,664 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,282 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,977 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,319 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,268 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 11,949 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 9,982 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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RE52 GXH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RE52 GXH, 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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RE52 GXH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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