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FA51 ZTC

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,307 mi
Last recorded133,307 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZTC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 133,307 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 129,292 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 127,609 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 125,339 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 125,290 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 123,080 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 118,526 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 118,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 115,332 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 111,840 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 111,710 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 48,918 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 34,775 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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FA51 ZTC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA51 ZTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FA51 ZTC?

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What year was FA51 ZTC registered?

FA51 ZTC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is FA51 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 ZTC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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