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FGZ 331

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,611 mi
Last recorded85,611 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 331
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 85,611 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 85,379 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 85,016 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 84,401 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2022 82,645 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 82,409 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,398 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 78,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 76,645 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 73,775 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 73,775 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,622 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 66,899 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,112 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,862 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,433 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,802 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,573 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 50,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,549 miles

Ns/r tyre 3mm on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,596 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 37,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,070 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,881 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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FGZ 331 is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FGZ 331, 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 FGZ 331 registered?

FGZ 331 is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is FGZ 331 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 331 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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