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M3 AWE

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

119,249 mi
Last recorded119,249 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 AWE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 119,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle components has surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2026 118,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cords centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens missing from light (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2025 111,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 111,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar bar drop link excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 104,147 miles

Rear differential marginally leaking

Fail 11 Jun 2024 104,109 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back guard plate slight insecure

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear differential marginally leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2023 97,140 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 97,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 90,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.77mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 83,529 miles

all tyres worn off on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2020 79,248 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 71,170 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 71,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 63,879 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 63,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Covers fitted to vehicle

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 58,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 54,183 miles

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2016 54,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 50,072 miles

Headlamp height sensor o/s/f bracket cable tied in place

N/s/r inner wheel rim distorted

No plates separating & deteriorated

Rear brake discs deteriorating

Fail 27 May 2015 50,072 miles

Headlamp height sensor o/s/f bracket cable tied in place

N/s/r inner wheel rim distorted

No plates separating & deteriorated

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2014 47,095 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 47,091 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 45,484 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 44,062 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 42,627 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 40,802 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 40,802 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 38,755 miles

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

Slight movement on offside steering rack inner joint or steering rack

Pass 14 May 2008 34,438 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 34,432 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,359 miles

engine top cover fitteed.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 24 May 2006 23,900 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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M3 AWE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 M3 AWE, 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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M3 AWE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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