CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA02 AJO

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,442 mi
Last recorded123,442 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 AJO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 123,442 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 122,047 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 121,322 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 119,247 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 117,024 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 112,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 105,615 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 99,801 miles

rear disc corroded corrosion to rear brakes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,508 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 91,508 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,047 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 76,213 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 76,213 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f link arm broken

Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,128 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition n/s front tyre bit low outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2006 61,899 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 61,899 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA02 AJO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EA02 AJO, 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

How do I check the history of EA02 AJO?

You can check the full history of EA02 AJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA02 AJO registered?

EA02 AJO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is EA02 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA02 AJO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA02 AJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA02 AJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.