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AV02 WGJ

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,120 mi
Last recorded112,120 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 WGJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 112,120 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 112,113 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 112,105 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 112,094 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 112,081 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 112,073 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 112,063 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 112,022 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 109,110 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 106,753 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 106,748 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 98,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,064 miles

both rear exhaust clamps broken but not loose

Fail 28 Apr 2014 93,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear exhaust clamps broken but not loose

Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 87,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 81,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,154 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 74,415 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,084 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Fail 30 Apr 2010 69,084 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Near side front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 2 May 2009 61,886 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 1 May 2008 57,650 miles

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

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

slightly long travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,586 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 43,606 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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AV02 WGJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV02 WGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV02 WGJ registered?

AV02 WGJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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