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BJ02 VKB

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

133,397 mi
Last recorded133,397 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VKB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 133,397 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 128,649 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 128,649 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 124,935 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 120,554 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 117,476 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 117,476 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 113,995 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 113,559 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 112,880 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 111,972 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 109,718 miles

Small leak pinion seal has slight leak

Fail 18 Nov 2016 109,718 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small leak pinion seal has slight leak

o/s/rear silencer mounting split.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 108,879 miles

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

front brake hoses different (one flexi, one braided)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear silencer joint clamps deteriorated

offside front brake hose rubber type - others fitted are braided

Fail 29 Jan 2015 106,823 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear silencer joint clamps deteriorated

offside front brake hose rubber type - others fitted are braided

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,559 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes have been protected

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 100,509 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 100,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,147 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 86,783 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 86,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 80,632 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,685 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 68,094 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

Fail 4 Jun 2008 68,064 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

Pass 30 May 2007 54,841 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 46,044 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 46,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear diff oil leaks

slight play in o/s/f lower arm inner bush

stone chips in windscreen

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 VKB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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