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EK02 GZX

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,999 mi
Last recorded78,999 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 GZX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 78,999 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 78,506 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 78,283 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 77,319 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,041 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,307 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 75,010 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,773 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,088 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,393 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,992 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,000 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,133 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,373 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,788 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,148 miles

Near side rear outer side lamp not working.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 42,865 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 42,863 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,476 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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EK02 GZX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EK02 GZX, 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 EK02 GZX registered?

EK02 GZX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 April 2002.

Is EK02 GZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK02 GZX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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