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EJ02 GNP

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,858 mi
Last recorded107,858 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 GNP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 107,858 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 107,533 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 106,305 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 106,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 105,689 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 103,714 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 103,714 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 101,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,693 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,317 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,335 miles

exhaust rear box clamp rusted through

Pass 16 Jul 2016 77,707 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 77,705 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,629 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,743 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 21 Jun 2013 53,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,622 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,473 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,886 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,776 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 16 Jun 2008 28,828 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,804 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,909 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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EJ02 GNP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ02 GNP, 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 EJ02 GNP registered?

EJ02 GNP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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The MOT history for EJ02 GNP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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