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DL02 UKJ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,312 mi
Last recorded102,312 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL02 UKJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 102,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken on suspension arm. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Has holes all in the sill due to corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Bent badly on suspension arm. (4.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shocks corroded.

Offside Rear Bracket corroding away.

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2025 99,269 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 99,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear underside slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2022 98,792 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under plastic cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 98,792 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under plastic cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 98,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 97,908 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,533 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,359 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,308 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,036 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,223 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,414 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,307 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,035 miles

Front and rear pads wearing low

One horn not working

Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,976 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,754 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,473 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,390 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 17,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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DL02 UKJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DL02 UKJ, 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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DL02 UKJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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