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FM51 LBY

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,577 mi
Last recorded98,577 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 LBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 98,577 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 97,502 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front sill corroded

Rear both sills corroded covered with under sill

Fail 23 Feb 2023 97,229 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front sill corroded

Rear both sills corroded covered with under sill

Fail 31 Oct 2022 97,092 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very close to being a fail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,521 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,300 miles

Coil spring corroded All four corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack/gator area (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,675 miles

underside corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,343 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 84,512 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,291 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 81,263 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 77,614 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,120 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,079 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 61,651 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 59,278 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 56,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,898 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,401 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 54,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,592 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,336 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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FM51 LBY is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FM51 LBY, 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 FM51 LBY registered?

FM51 LBY is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is FM51 LBY safe to buy?

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