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CF02 UJO

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,763 mi
Last recorded97,763 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 UJO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 97,763 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,628 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

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

Rear Differential leak

Pass 17 Oct 2022 96,893 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever close to reserve travel

Pass 25 Oct 2021 96,005 miles

Fuel Cap Seal perished but no split all the way through

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

Parking brake lever close to reserve travel

Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,389 miles

Fuel Cap Seal perished but no split all the way through

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,550 miles

Chip to Windscreen in Zone A but no larger than 10mm

Chip to Windscreen in Zone B but no larger than 40mm

Fuel Cap Seal perished but no split all the way through

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded but corrosion has not reduced size of Brake pipe thickness

Fail 17 Oct 2019 94,550 miles

Chip to Windscreen in Zone A but no larger than 10mm

Chip to Windscreen in Zone B but no larger than 40mm

Fuel Cap Seal perished but no split all the way through

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded but corrosion has not reduced size of Brake pipe thickness

Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,445 miles

Front suspension has minimum dampening effect

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Rear suspension has minimum dampening effect

no rear seats fitted at time of mot test

no seatbelt stalks fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Oct 2018 93,445 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front suspension has minimum dampening effect

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

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

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

Rear suspension has minimum dampening effect

no rear seats fitted at time of mot test

no seatbelt stalks fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2017 91,044 miles

Front registration plate slightly incorrect

Front suspension very hard with limited dampening effect

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Rear suspension very hard with limited dampening effect

Fail 26 Oct 2017 91,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate slightly incorrect

Front suspension very hard with limited dampening effect

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Rear suspension very hard with limited dampening effect

Pass 28 Oct 2016 89,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 89,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPES X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 85,520 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 85,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 80,698 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 80,698 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 76,480 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear exhaust joints.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress offside rear tail light.

Fail 2 May 2012 76,480 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear exhaust joints.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress offside rear tail light.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,826 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,816 miles

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

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)

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

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres tread worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2010 60,816 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

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

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres tread worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,038 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 44,329 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,855 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 40,127 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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CF02 UJO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CF02 UJO, 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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CF02 UJO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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