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FB02 HZG

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,824 mi
Last recorded47,824 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 HZG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 47,824 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 47,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 44,431 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf/osf/osr tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml on

Pass 14 Dec 2022 41,390 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2021 38,724 miles

all tyres slight perishing and cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2021 38,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all tyres slight perishing and cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2020 35,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 33,330 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 31,961 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 31,498 miles

Both front & offside rear tyres have perished sidewalls

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)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,850 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,864 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Sep 2014 25,949 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,141 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 20,813 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,813 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,627 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,221 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,231 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 11,231 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 10,156 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,728 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 5,612 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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FB02 HZG is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FB02 HZG, 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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FB02 HZG is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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