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EY02 PMO

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,393 mi
Last recorded53,393 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 PMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 53,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 53,393 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 53,381 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 53,234 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 52,809 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 52,149 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,385 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 51,385 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear diff slight leak

TPMS Light on

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,419 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 47,415 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 44,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 41,101 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,449 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 37,475 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,474 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,742 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 31,370 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 26,349 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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EY02 PMO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EY02 PMO, 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 EY02 PMO registered?

EY02 PMO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EY02 PMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY02 PMO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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