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FA02 FUN

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

117,208 mi
Last recorded117,208 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 FUN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 117,208 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 116,635 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 115,796 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 115,175 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 114,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has Cuts in Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tail Light has Water Ingress

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has Cuts in Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 113,418 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 111,238 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 110,565 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,915 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 109,756 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 107,908 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 107,047 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 105,220 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 105,137 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 100,754 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 92,682 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 81,662 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 81,662 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 81,655 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 77,189 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,724 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 71,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 65,666 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,163 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,951 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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FA02 FUN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FUN, 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 FUN registered?

FA02 FUN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 July 2002.

Is FA02 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 FUN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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