2002 BMW Z3 3.0L Petrol · GL51 WZS
2002 BMW Z3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 78,676 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL51 WZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 78,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL51 WZS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW Z3 (GL51 WZS) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
GL51 WZS Mileage History
- 22/11/202272,577 mi
- 17/11/202376,237 mi+3,660 mi
- 21/11/202376,246 mi+9 mi
- 15/04/202678,676 mi+2,430 mi
Average of roughly 1,796 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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