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M34 AHG

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,340 mi
Last recorded84,340 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM34 AHG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 84,340 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 84,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 83,764 miles

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

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

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

bulb failure displayed in instrument cluster

Pass 10 Feb 2023 82,176 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 81,930 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 81,209 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 78,007 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 76,003 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 76,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,200 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 75,198 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,309 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 72,309 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 72,217 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 64,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 63,281 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,443 miles

both front tyres edges wearing and near legal limit 225/40zr19 93y

Fail 9 Jan 2013 61,439 miles

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

both front tyres edges wearing and near legal limit 225/40zr19 93y

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,963 miles

Both front brake discs corroding

Both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

rear exhaust clamps split

Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,745 miles

both front tyres edges wearing 225/40zr19 93y

rear silencer joint clamps split

Fail 19 Nov 2010 50,745 miles

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

both front tyres edges wearing 225/40zr19 93y

rear silencer joint clamps split

Pass 12 Nov 2009 46,346 miles

front tyres edges wearing 225/40zr19 93y

rear tyres edges wearing 255/35zr19 96y

Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,789 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 38,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 31,815 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,631 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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M34 AHG 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 69.2%.

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 M34 AHG, 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 M34 AHG registered?

M34 AHG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is M34 AHG safe to buy?

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