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CW02 UCV

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,841 mi
Last recorded126,841 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 UCV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 126,841 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in one place (2014 tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished around most of the tyre (2014 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear diff input seal is leaking

rear diff/propshaft is noisy when drive is taken up in 1st or reverse

slight play in nearside inner rack end

Fail 26 Jun 2026 126,831 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in one place (2014 tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished around most of the tyre (2014 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front angel eye inverters have blown and need to be replaced

rear diff input seal is leaking

rear diff/propshaft is noisy when drive is taken up in 1st or reverse

slight play in nearside inner rack end

Pass 5 Nov 2021 126,794 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 126,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 125,951 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 125,944 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 125,917 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 125,522 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 125,394 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 123,755 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2010 104,878 miles

Oil leak (diff)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 104,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak (diff)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 98,995 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 98,992 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 93,925 miles

some corrosion to inside edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2007 85,297 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 85,297 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 48,759 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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CW02 UCV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CW02 UCV, 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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What year was CW02 UCV registered?

CW02 UCV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is CW02 UCV safe to buy?

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