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DS02 COE

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,534 mi
Last recorded56,534 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 COE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 56,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure Arch (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 56,523 miles

Emissions unable to be completed mil lamp on obvious misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure Arch guard (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 56,430 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front levelling arm insecure

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from gearbox and rear diff

Pass 31 May 2024 54,951 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 53,587 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 53,036 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 52,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 11 Dec 2019 52,363 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,934 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,254 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 51,251 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,537 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2015 48,410 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,835 miles

Both front brake disc;s scored

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s front Load censor broken

brake warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,024 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,680 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,215 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,539 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,495 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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DS02 COE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DS02 COE, 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 DS02 COE registered?

DS02 COE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is DS02 COE safe to buy?

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