MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3 mm 265/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.5 mm 265/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative clip is broken (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake excessively binding possibly parking brake (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3 mm 265/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.5 mm 265/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres on the legal limit
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge
rear silencer flanges split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge
rear silencer flanges split
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
o/s diff output seal leaking
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear silencer flange broken
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s diff output seal leaking
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear silencer flange broken
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
brake disc(s) pitting o/s front tyre worn on edges
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)
both front brake discs are well worn/will need to be replaced in the near future.
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake pad warning light on
front discs worn
n/s/r tyre worn
rear brake pads borderline
Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake fluid level low
nearside rear trailing arm bush worn with slight play
offside front fog lamp lense cracked
various belly pans fitted
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ02 PUY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BJ02 PUY, 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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BJ02 PUY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 May 2002.
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