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FFX 547

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,273 mi
Last recorded80,273 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFX 547
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 80,273 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 79,278 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 77,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 60% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 75,063 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 72,873 miles

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE READING LOW

Pass 4 May 2021 72,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,263 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 67,115 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 65,229 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,138 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,264 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 58,235 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,155 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 10 Apr 2013 48,051 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 45,103 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,103 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,741 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,534 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 9 Mar 2009 35,719 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,407 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,073 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 23,442 miles

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)

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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FFX 547 is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FFX 547, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FFX 547 registered?

FFX 547 is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is FFX 547 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFX 547 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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