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SC02 FTX

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,018 mi
Last recorded51,018 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 FTX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 51,018 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 50,545 miles

corroded o/s/r sill

Pass 23 Jul 2024 50,466 miles

CORRODED O/S/R SILL { REAR ]

Fail 23 Jul 2024 50,466 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 50,382 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 49,882 miles

general corrosion to suspension and sills

Fail 12 Sep 2022 49,882 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

general corrosion to suspension and sills

Pass 14 Sep 2021 49,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to sills ,inner sills and suspension components

exhaust flange bolts corroded and worn thin

Fail 5 Sep 2020 49,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to sills ,inner sills and suspension components

exhaust flange bolts corroded and worn thin

Pass 2 Sep 2019 48,897 miles

Rear OSR & NSR inside edges of tyre's wearing.

Various areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 23 Aug 2019 48,880 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm Rear trailing bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Lower half of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR Brake pipe, runs along lower rear arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSR & NSR Rear lower arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear OSR & NSR inside edges of tyre's wearing.

Various areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,426 miles

Nearside Front strut top mounting deteriorated

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2018 48,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top mounting deteriorated

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2017 47,628 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 46,501 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,189 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,945 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 38,341 miles

front suspension components and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 38,314 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front suspension components and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,560 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,830 miles

front andrear brake dics corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,137 miles

Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,897 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 28,897 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,144 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 17,132 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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SC02 FTX is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC02 FTX, 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 SC02 FTX registered?

SC02 FTX is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is SC02 FTX safe to buy?

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