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RM51 SLM

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,778 mi
Last recorded72,778 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM51 SLM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 72,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 72,778 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 72,045 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 69,402 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 66,921 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 65,699 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,530 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 62,417 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 60,538 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 60,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 58,491 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2016 57,602 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,860 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2015 56,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

petrol filler cap seal starting to perish

three tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,038 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s hanbrake low reading

n/s/r brake pads close to limit

Fail 31 Aug 2012 53,038 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s hanbrake low reading

n/s/r brake pads close to limit

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s parking brake reading low

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,194 miles

both front tyres getting low

n/s hand brake low reading

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,543 miles

n/s hand brake reading low

Fail 7 Sep 2009 47,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s hand brake reading low

Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,570 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

water bottle adrift

Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,134 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 42,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,385 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2005 32,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RM51 SLM is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RM51 SLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RM51 SLM registered?

RM51 SLM is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is RM51 SLM safe to buy?

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