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WG51 WHX

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,871 mi
Last recorded118,871 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 WHX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 118,871 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 113,591 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 107,057 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 102,802 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 98,750 miles

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

O/S side sill excessively corroded, Advise attention soon

Slight corrosion to N/S sill

Fail 10 Aug 2020 98,750 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both rear (5.2.3 (i))

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

O/S side sill excessively corroded, Advise attention soon

Slight corrosion to N/S sill

Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r / o/s/r brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,397 miles

fuel cap rubber seal perished and cracking

n/s/f tyre worn on inner tread pattern

Fail 29 Mar 2014 75,397 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap rubber seal perished and cracking

n/s/f tyre worn on inner tread pattern

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,921 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,512 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,847 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 52,722 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,539 miles

both front tyres 3mm

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,774 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,978 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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WG51 WHX is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WHX, 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 WG51 WHX registered?

WG51 WHX is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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