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AY02 ANF

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,971 mi
Last recorded43,971 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 ANF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 43,971 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 43,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 43,911 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 43,881 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 43,750 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 43,571 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 41,537 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,806 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,519 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 37,519 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 36,696 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 35,786 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 35,786 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,258 miles

front tyres on legal limit

Pass 1 Nov 2013 34,554 miles

EML light on

nearside front tyre perished

offside front jacking block missing

offside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,075 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)

rear top shocker mounts split

Fail 24 Apr 2012 34,075 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear top shocker mounts split

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 21 May 2011 31,283 miles

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

all tyres on or close to limit

Pass 22 May 2010 29,598 miles

both front shockers slightly corroded

both rear top shocker mounts require attention soon

front brake pads on limit

Pass 9 May 2009 27,863 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear differential slighty damp

Fail 9 May 2009 27,863 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear differential slighty damp

Pass 1 May 2008 26,175 miles

rear diff has oil around it

Pass 2 May 2007 23,526 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 20,830 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)

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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AY02 ANF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY02 ANF, 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 AY02 ANF registered?

AY02 ANF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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