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FT02 HXW

2002 BMW M3

Gold Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,123 mi
Last recorded66,123 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 HXW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 66,123 miles

Offside Rear Support brace corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2025 64,945 miles

Offside Rear Support brace corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 62,501 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 61,264 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,826 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 60,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 60,604 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 59,855 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 57,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,390 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres feathering on outer edges,rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jul 2011 56,047 miles

Front brake pads below 1/2 worn discs lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,047 miles

Front brake pads below 1/2 worn discs lipped

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,364 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 52,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

quite an oil leak on pinion seal on rear axle (diff)

tyres rear 2mm

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,352 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

quite an oil leak on pinion seal on rear axle (diff)

tyres rear 2mm

Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,013 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both the rear tyres are worn to a tread depth of approx' 2'5mm at the centre of tread area

Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,907 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front offside brake pads worn much more than the nearside pads

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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FT02 HXW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Gold with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FT02 HXW, 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 FT02 HXW registered?

FT02 HXW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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