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BV02 HJY

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,301 mi
Last recorded114,301 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 HJY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 114,301 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 111,849 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 111,037 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 111,034 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 107,128 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 105,129 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 104,321 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 104,321 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 103,062 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,942 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,827 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 91,386 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,529 miles

both rear exhaust box joint connecting clamps damaged and deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2013 90,511 miles

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

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

both rear exhaust box joint connecting clamps damaged and deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2012 89,809 miles

rear exhaust box flanges deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,313 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,693 miles

Offside Front 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 27 May 2009 87,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 72,043 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2008 72,006 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2007 62,477 miles

damage offside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage offside front wheel rim.

non standard number plates fitted.

Pass 11 May 2006 51,799 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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BV02 HJY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV02 HJY, 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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BV02 HJY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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