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FG52 JZP

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,904 mi
Last recorded53,904 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 JZP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 53,904 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 53,343 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 52,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 52,405 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 52,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 51,594 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 49,419 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 47,462 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 44,484 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 40,119 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 36,773 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 34,890 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 31,869 miles

1.nail in off side rear tyre 2.both rear tyres becomming perished in tread 3.front brake pads wearing low 4.front exhaust bracket becomming corrode

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 28,355 miles

1. Nail in offside rear tyre. 2. Front exhaust mounting bracket becoming corroded. 3. Both front tyres becoming perished in tread.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 24,928 miles

both front tyres becoming perished in treads

Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,383 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,533 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,922 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 15,078 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,109 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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FG52 JZP is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FG52 JZP, 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 FG52 JZP registered?

FG52 JZP is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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