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WM51 NFP

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,901 mi
Last recorded110,901 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 NFP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 110,901 miles

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 108,005 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 104,038 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 98,079 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 93,351 miles

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

Coolant leak Slight coolant leak from top hose area ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower steering column uj has slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion to various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 85,717 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire not connected to brake pad

Fail 11 Sep 2018 85,717 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire not connected to brake pad

Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,155 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,871 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,846 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 71,833 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 68,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2014 68,437 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,064 miles

Oil leak

brake pad wire sensor light on

Fail 22 Apr 2013 61,033 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pad wire sensor light on

Pass 4 May 2012 55,339 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 55,312 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 16 Apr 2011 47,306 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,382 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pad warning light showin on dashboard

Fail 18 Apr 2009 37,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engineoverheating

brake pad warning light showin on dashboard

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,077 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,472 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,033 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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WM51 NFP is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM51 NFP, 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 WM51 NFP registered?

WM51 NFP is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is WM51 NFP safe to buy?

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