2002 BMW Z3 3.0L Petrol · FV02 FZZ

Overall, the 2026‑07‑14 MOT at 104,981 miles resulted in a pass, with only tyre‑wear defects noted; the vehicle is presently roadworthy. The maintenance record shows a volatile but recent improving trend: after a July 2026 failure on 13 July due to illegal tyre tread, the car passed on 14 July, following a clean July 2025 test and a 2023 pass, indicating that previous deficiencies have been addressed. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 104,981 equates to roughly 4,374 miles per year, a low usage rate for a vehicle of this age. Mileage accumulation has been uneven: the interval from the 2021 failure (103,072 mi) to the 2023 pass (103,088 mi) added only 16 miles over two years, suggesting long periods of inactivity, whereas the jump from the 2025 pass (103,787 mi) to the 2026 pass (104,981 mi) introduced 1,194 miles in just over a year, reflecting increased use in recent months. A buyer should therefore focus on the structural and mechanical items highlighted by recurring faults: the severe corrosion of suspension mounting points and sills recorded in the 2021 failure requires a close examination of the chassis, inner and outer sills, and any previous repair work; brake pipes, especially the rear and front sections, must be inspected for flex, corrosion and proper attachment to the calipers; tyre tread depth and edge wear, which have repeatedly approached or breached the legal limit, should be measured and the tyre sidewalls checked for damage; and the engine malfunction indicator lamp that appeared in the 2021 test should be verified as resolved. Additionally, the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs and any previous remedial work on the structural rust areas should be assessed to confirm ongoing durability.