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HL03 JWC

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,361 mi
Last recorded86,361 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 JWC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 86,361 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 85,428 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,308 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,915 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 81,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 80,157 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,922 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 75,527 miles

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel sealing ring cracking.

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 73,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread and worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,506 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,986 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 65,844 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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HL03 JWC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HL03 JWC, 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 HL03 JWC registered?

HL03 JWC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is HL03 JWC safe to buy?

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