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GL02 XRA

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,101 mi
Last recorded60,101 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 XRA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 60,101 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CRACKED...

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 58,926 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 58,863 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 58,600 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST MOUNTING FLANGE CRACKED... (6.1.2 (a))

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN...

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR DIFF BEARINGS...

Fail 30 Nov 2022 58,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND HAS CUT IN INNER SIDEWALLL... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST MOUNTING FLANGE CRACKED... (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN...

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR DIFF BEARINGS...

Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,494 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Fail 29 Oct 2021 58,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 57,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 57,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 55,296 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,031 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,508 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 45,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Both tyres have cuts in tread and perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,865 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall nearly through to inner cords

Pass 2 May 2012 41,407 miles

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Pass 30 Apr 2011 40,517 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,889 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 35,863 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 34,075 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 32,269 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,061 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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GL02 XRA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL02 XRA, 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 GL02 XRA registered?

GL02 XRA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is GL02 XRA safe to buy?

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