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VE51 CEN

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,126 mi
Last recorded26,126 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 CEN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 26,126 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 25,951 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 25,725 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 25,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 25,160 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 24,521 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 23,917 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 23,487 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 22,917 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 22,321 miles

NSF tyre worn on the inner edge and the outer sidewall is damaged

Pass 14 May 2015 21,835 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 21,086 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 19,531 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 18,753 miles

NSF tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,360 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,823 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,355 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,460 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 15,353 miles

Both rear tyres balding on inner edge, recommend kds

Pass 23 Dec 2005 14,623 miles

Both rear tyres are worn severly on inner edges

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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VE51 CEN is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE51 CEN, 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 VE51 CEN registered?

VE51 CEN is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is VE51 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 CEN shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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