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FJ52 XAW

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,849 mi
Last recorded70,849 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 XAW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 70,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2023 70,146 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 66,016 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 60,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 60,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,430 miles

non standard exhaust fitted with removable baffles

non standard suspension fitted

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Feb 2016 60,418 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Inadequate baffling (7.1.4)

Oil leak sump bung

Both rear tyres below 1.6mm tread depth inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre stretched onto rim

Nearside Rear Tyre low pressure

Offside Front Tyre stretched into rim

Temporary wheels and tyres fitted to rear of vehicle

Vehicle fitted with non standard hydraulic suspension

Fail 9 Feb 2016 60,417 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre stretched onto rim

Nearside Rear Tyre low pressure

Offside Front Tyre stretched into rim

Oil leak sump bung

Vehicle fitted with non standard hydraulic suspension

Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,204 miles

All 4 tyres stretched onto wide rims

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension converted to hydraulic opperation

Fail 6 Aug 2014 60,204 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

All 4 tyres stretched onto wide rims

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension converted to hydraulic opperation

Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,724 miles

Fuel tank support straps corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 57,724 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel tank support straps corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,753 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 51,046 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,046 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,184 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,739 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,653 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 38,652 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,186 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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FJ52 XAW is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ52 XAW, 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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FJ52 XAW is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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