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FA02 ZNB

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,592 mi
Last recorded128,592 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 128,592 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 126,626 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside side sill cover, corroded and holed at front and rear.

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2024 124,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side sill cover corroded at front and rear , side sill may also be corroded.

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

fuel tank support straps corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 124,296 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside side sill cover corroded at front and rear , side sill may also be corroded.

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

fuel tank support straps corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 119,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 113,466 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 107,365 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 107,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 101,568 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 95,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 95,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 90,100 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,955 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush offside and nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,850 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,358 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,872 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,480 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,959 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 50,894 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre deteriorating badly, also wearing inconsistantly (smooth/not smooth) on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2011 50,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre deteriorating badly, also wearing inconsistantly (smooth/not smooth) on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2010 44,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,992 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,822 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,910 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,743 miles

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

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

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

Rear Bumper dislodged from its mounting

Fail 5 Jul 2007 28,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Bumper dislodged from its mounting

Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,385 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 21,385 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZNB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZNB, 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 ZNB registered?

FA02 ZNB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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