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E46 PJW

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,674 mi
Last recorded125,674 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE46 PJW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 125,674 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 119,904 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 115,492 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 113,602 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 109,741 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 105,949 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 100,797 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 100,797 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 95,840 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 87,387 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 78,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,580 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 68,580 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,187 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 63,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 55,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,497 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,101 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,101 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 42,530 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,259 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 22,084 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)

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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E46 PJW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E46 PJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E46 PJW registered?

E46 PJW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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The MOT history for E46 PJW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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