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M20 FCU

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,885 mi
Last recorded35,885 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 FCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 35,885 miles

Offside Front Sill corroded but not excessively

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 35,885 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sill corroded but not excessively

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

Rear Disks have surface corrosion

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 34,819 miles

Heavy surface rust under body and both axles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc very badly scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Door handle loose

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc very badly scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts on sidewall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 34,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cuts on sidewall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cut on inner sidewall plus sepperasion on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy surface rust under body and both axles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc very badly scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Door handle loose

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc very badly scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts on sidewall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 33,729 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks along the circumstance of tread no cords or ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2023 32,567 miles

Front shockers corroding

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 32,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front shockers corroding

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 31,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 30,803 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 30,803 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 30,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 29,301 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,565 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 27,688 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 27,322 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,065 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 26,761 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 26,322 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 25,845 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,365 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 24,844 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,984 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 23,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,008 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,519 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 19,711 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 19,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M20 FCU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M20 FCU, 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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M20 FCU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is M20 FCU safe to buy?

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