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HT02 TXY

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,793 mi
Last recorded120,793 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 TXY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 120,793 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 120,790 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 120,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 120,662 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 120,311 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 120,311 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 119,775 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 119,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 118,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 118,133 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 118,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 117,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 115,612 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 114,210 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 111,028 miles

Exhaust center/rear flanges corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 106,118 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 99,229 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 91,731 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 91,639 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,101 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 75,971 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,509 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 63,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,483 miles

Both rear tyres worn outer edges and close to legal limit.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,356 miles

Rear brake discs pitted, worn and rusty.

Fail 30 Aug 2006 39,356 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre close to tread depth limit inner and outer edge. †All other tyres have cuts to sidewalls. †Rear brake discs pitted and worn, and rusty. †

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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HT02 TXY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HT02 TXY, 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 HT02 TXY registered?

HT02 TXY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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