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FA02 BXC

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,049 mi
Last recorded41,049 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 BXC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 41,049 miles
Pass 26 May 2024 40,720 miles
Pass 28 May 2023 39,771 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 39,656 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 37,694 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 37,606 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 35,672 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 35,672 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 34,988 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Front Wipers smearing

Pass 23 May 2018 34,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracked and perished and wearing on edges

Fail 22 May 2018 34,438 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracked and perished and wearing on edges

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 16 May 2017 33,734 miles

Brake wear indicator hanging loose (nearside front)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 32,586 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONTTYRE 3mm

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 28 May 2015 31,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 30,144 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 29,438 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel filler cap seal cracked

Lower Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 29,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 29,052 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,156 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,251 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 25,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 22,911 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 19,718 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,107 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 12,884 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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FA02 BXC is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FA02 BXC, 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 FA02 BXC registered?

FA02 BXC is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is FA02 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 BXC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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