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HM02 MAB

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

123,763 mi
Last recorded123,763 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM02 MAB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 123,763 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 122,774 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 121,909 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 120,494 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 120,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 118,901 miles

Differential oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 117,632 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 116,097 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 114,825 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 113,170 miles

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Rear brakes hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

Fail 16 Jun 2018 113,170 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Rear brakes hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

Pass 10 Jun 2017 111,804 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 109,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 108,210 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 108,210 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 106,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 104,064 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 102,257 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 99,054 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,899 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 92,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 May 2010 92,662 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 89,855 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 87,278 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 87,211 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 83,863 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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HM02 MAB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HM02 MAB, 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 HM02 MAB registered?

HM02 MAB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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