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BLZ 1

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,024 mi
Last recorded146,024 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 1
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 146,024 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 140,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (shock) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (shock) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 140,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (shock) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (shock) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 139,059 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2022 133,455 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 130,670 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 130,620 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 127,071 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 124,359 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 120,081 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 115,824 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 111,862 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,906 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 99,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2014 99,491 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 99,463 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,148 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 96,148 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 89,298 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 85,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 80,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 80,791 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,620 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 67,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 62,297 miles

slight movement in rear axle outer mounting bushes

Fail 6 Sep 2007 62,297 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight movement in rear axle outer mounting bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2006 53,566 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 38,234 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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BLZ 1 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BLZ 1, 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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BLZ 1 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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