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BJ02 VHC

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,902 mi
Last recorded108,902 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VHC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 108,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 102,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at flanges (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 102,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at flanges (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 96,533 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 96,533 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front headlight self levaling arm bracket broken but linkage attached to suspension arm

Pass 26 Feb 2018 91,584 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,862 miles

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

both front tyres edges worn

Fail 24 Feb 2017 86,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,939 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 80,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 74,879 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,159 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 69,413 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 69,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 67,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 May 2011 67,413 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,855 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,675 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 55,924 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 50,046 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 49,356 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 49,356 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 45,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 45,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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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BJ02 VHC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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