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GP51 DFO

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,596 mi
Last recorded56,596 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 DFO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 56,596 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 56,480 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 56,394 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 56,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,714 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 55,343 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 55,052 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,590 miles

correct reg plates fitted for test

Fail 6 Jun 2019 54,590 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

correct reg plates fitted for test

Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,216 miles

Correct number plates fitted for test

Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,568 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 53,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,160 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 49,330 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 49,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,850 miles

Spare numberplates fitted at time of test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,519 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,765 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,508 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 35,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 33,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake performance showing distortion

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

rear brake pads low

rear tyres feathering on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Aug 2007 31,019 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 25,801 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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GP51 DFO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GP51 DFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP51 DFO registered?

GP51 DFO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is GP51 DFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP51 DFO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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