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GD02 XLY

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,640 mi
Last recorded114,640 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 XLY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 114,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened car been standing both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened car been standing both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 114,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,547 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 114,547 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 112,194 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened needs attension (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 110,288 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake slightly weak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,504 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 101,706 miles

offside rear parking brake slightly weak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 93,894 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 93,864 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,847 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,269 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,651 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 81,425 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,636 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,426 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 tyre sidewalls printed with tvr only

Fail 2 Oct 2007 57,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

offside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,112 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,777 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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GD02 XLY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue 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 GD02 XLY, 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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GD02 XLY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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