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FJ02 ZOE

2002 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,862 mi
Last recorded82,862 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 ZOE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 82,862 miles

Offside Rear parking brake performance just met

osf lower outer sill corroded

Fail 21 May 2026 82,858 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear parking brake performance just met

osf lower outer sill corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 82,517 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 81,984 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 81,363 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 81,025 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 81,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer lower balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,759 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2019 79,608 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 78,943 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 78,542 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap sealing washer perishing and splitting

Pass 13 May 2016 77,721 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 77,716 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2015 77,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,787 miles

damper on rear silencer loose

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,587 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes starting to delaminate

both rear indicators starting to fade

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filler cap rubber sealing washer starting to perish

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 26 Oct 2010 53,458 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,458 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,632 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,548 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,145 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,817 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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FJ02 ZOE is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FJ02 ZOE, 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 FJ02 ZOE registered?

FJ02 ZOE is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is FJ02 ZOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 ZOE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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