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FL52 DZF

2002 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,104 mi
Last recorded88,104 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 DZF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 88,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 86,145 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 85,866 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Apr 2023 85,240 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 85,164 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 85,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 84,532 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 82,434 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,514 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 79,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,815 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,731 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,412 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 69,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 66,431 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,218 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Fail 4 Oct 2012 63,218 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,827 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,934 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,854 miles

n/s/r spring corroding

o/s/f wheel binding

o/s/r spring corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2009 49,854 miles

o/s/r spring corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/r spring corroding

o/s/f wheel binding

Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,594 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,666 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,333 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 28,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 28,342 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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FL52 DZF is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FL52 DZF, 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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What year was FL52 DZF registered?

FL52 DZF is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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The MOT history for FL52 DZF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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