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HV02 MGJ

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

132,042 mi
Last recorded132,042 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 MGJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 132,042 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

T.P.M.S light on

Pass 27 Jun 2023 131,923 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 131,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2022 131,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2021 131,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency very low

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 May 2021 131,145 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring not seated correctly

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency very low

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower coil spring not seated correctly

Pass 19 Jun 2019 130,808 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear lsd has slight leak

Pass 4 Jun 2018 129,085 miles

Offside Front headlamp set too far to the right (adjusted)

Offside Rear tyre down to 1.7mm (1.6mm limit)

lsd -rear axle noisy and leaking

oil leaks

propshaft condition unknown due to being covered

warning lamp on dash

Fail 4 Jun 2018 129,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp set too far to the right (adjusted)

Offside Rear tyre down to 1.7mm (1.6mm limit)

lsd -rear axle noisy and leaking

oil leaks

propshaft condition unknown due to being covered

warning lamp on dash

Pass 30 Jun 2017 126,221 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Outer outer drive shaft gaiter greasy

Pass 29 Jun 2016 122,327 miles

grease around offside rear hub ,advise closer inspection

washer bottle lid missing

Fail 29 Jun 2016 122,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

grease around offside rear hub ,advise closer inspection

washer bottle lid missing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 118,598 miles

engine management light on

Fail 15 May 2014 114,634 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2014 114,634 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 106,766 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2013 106,766 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jun 2012 97,080 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,080 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 85,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,920 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 75,916 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 67,889 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 67,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in o/s/f inner rack end

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,942 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 59,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 47,642 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,027 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 27,197 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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HV02 MGJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 HV02 MGJ, 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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HV02 MGJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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