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FM51 MUB

2002 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,211 mi
Last recorded65,211 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 MUB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 65,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 64,122 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 62,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 60,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 59,192 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,652 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,158 miles

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,457 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,457 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,139 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,468 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 41,807 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 41,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,532 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,157 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,439 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 28,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,976 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front and rear tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm

play in both steering rack tie rod ends

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 MUB is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MUB, 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 MUB registered?

FM51 MUB is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is FM51 MUB safe to buy?

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