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DJM 57

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,798 mi
Last recorded89,798 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJM 57
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 89,798 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 89,372 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 88,537 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 88,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,862 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 87,481 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 84,378 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 83,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,035 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

rear differential seals slightly leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2015 81,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded/broken (7.1.2)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

rear differential seals slightly leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,998 miles

rear exhaust silencer to centre section joining bracket deteriorated

tpm warning light illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,022 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,164 miles

both rear exhaust silencer clamps are corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2011 69,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,690 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to exhaust, advanced at rear joint

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,497 miles

diff oil leak

rear number plate slightly tarnished

Fail 5 Jun 2009 53,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

diff oil leak

rear number plate slightly tarnished

Pass 2 Feb 2008 42,997 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,625 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 35,625 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,470 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 19 Jan 2006 29,458 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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DJM 57 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DJM 57, 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 DJM 57 registered?

DJM 57 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is DJM 57 safe to buy?

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