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FA02 FHT

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,966 mi
Last recorded108,966 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 FHT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 108,966 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 107,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 107,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 105,638 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 105,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 103,111 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat belt slow retracting

Rear diferential oil leak

Nearside Front seat belt slow retracting

Fail 25 Jan 2023 103,104 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing does not open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side reapeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side reapeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat belt slow retracting

Rear diferential oil leak

Nearside Front seat belt slow retracting

Pass 26 Jan 2022 100,098 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 96,838 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 93,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 89,972 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 85,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,431 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,717 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine trims and under trays fitted

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,804 miles

rear exhaust box joints very rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2015 71,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box joints very rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,597 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,794 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 63,620 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,020 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)

Rear brakes only just met the rear brake imbalance requirements, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Feb 2010 53,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 53,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 49,137 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside an outside edges

Fail 4 Feb 2009 49,137 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inside an outside edges

Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,400 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 40,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side front tyre wearing on outside edge

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Jan 2006 34,286 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)

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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FA02 FHT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FA02 FHT, 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.

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What year was FA02 FHT registered?

FA02 FHT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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