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BP02 GDY

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,631 mi
Last recorded106,631 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 GDY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 106,631 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 105,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 103,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 101,442 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,468 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 99,468 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 97,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer camber adjustment bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 96,022 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 93,922 miles

Both front flexy brake hoses slightly perished

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front and Rear slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to o/s/f steel brake pipe

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,064 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 92,064 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Both rear pipes (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear metal brake pipes have been poorly made and badly routed

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 90,035 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 90,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,428 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 82,428 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)

Offside Front 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)

Exhaust clamps broken on centre to rear joint exhaust loose

Pass 14 Sep 2013 78,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,288 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 67,143 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,143 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,035 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 57,560 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 57,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 46,676 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 46,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,442 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 17,200 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BP02 GDY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black 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 BP02 GDY, 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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BP02 GDY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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