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DF02 ZCO

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,245 mi
Last recorded100,245 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 ZCO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 100,245 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 98,670 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 97,353 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 97,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 97,250 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,942 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 90,281 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 90,256 miles

Fuel tank insecure cross mounting excessivly coroaded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 89,075 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge(tracking) (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank straps corroded

handbrake low on nsr

rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 89,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge(tracking) (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank straps corroded

handbrake low on nsr

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,635 miles

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2016 84,393 miles

slight corrosion to steel brake pipes in various places

Fail 10 Aug 2016 84,393 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight corrosion to steel brake pipes in various places

Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,608 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge's

nail in n/s/r tyre

pinion oil seal leaking on rear diff

Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 72,560 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,560 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,174 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,756 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,848 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,437 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 44,404 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,045 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 36,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,964 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 16,392 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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DF02 ZCO 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 74.1%.

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 DF02 ZCO, 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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DF02 ZCO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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