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AR51 GHB

2002 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,055 mi
Last recorded36,055 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 GHB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 36,055 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 36,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 35,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 35,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 35,558 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 35,468 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 35,464 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 35,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 35,152 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 34,294 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,939 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp lense has slight damage

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear tyre losing shape on inner edge

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 33,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp lense has slight damage

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear tyre losing shape on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 33,808 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,326 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,845 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 31,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 31,110 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/f side light has small hole in lens.

wipers noise on screen

Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,091 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 27,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,491 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 24,491 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,091 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,206 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 11,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 11,272 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2007 10,230 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 7,863 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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AR51 GHB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AR51 GHB, 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 AR51 GHB registered?

AR51 GHB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is AR51 GHB safe to buy?

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