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WG51 OUH

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,534 mi
Last recorded161,534 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 OUH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 161,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 155,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 148,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 139,419 miles

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

Rear suspension wishbones rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2023 139,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension wishbones rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2022 130,480 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 121,543 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 115,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 108,941 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 102,591 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,123 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,280 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,422 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,727 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,710 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,538 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,467 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 58,255 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 58,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 49,810 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,003 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 40,959 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,812 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 28,827 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 28,827 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW IN PLACES

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

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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WG51 OUH is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG51 OUH, 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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WG51 OUH is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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