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FT02 GCY

2002 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,646 mi
Last recorded87,646 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 GCY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 87,646 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 87,599 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 87,596 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 87,342 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,187 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 83,568 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

tyre pressure monitoring lamp is lit

Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,568 miles

tyre pressure monitoring lamp is lit

Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,482 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,445 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 81,970 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 81,966 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,523 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 80,523 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 77,465 miles

both rear inner wheel arches are scuffed

high level brake light is inop

o/s/f wiper is split

Fail 10 May 2010 77,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

high level brake light is inop

o/s/f wiper is split

Fail 24 Feb 2010 75,864 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,835 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 18 Feb 2009 67,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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)

air con belt badly deterioated

Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,009 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 60,009 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,328 miles

fuel cap slightly split

nsf tyre on 1.6mm worn on edges

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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FT02 GCY is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FT02 GCY, 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 FT02 GCY registered?

FT02 GCY is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is FT02 GCY safe to buy?

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