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M3 DJY

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,192 mi
Last recorded102,192 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 DJY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 102,192 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 101,095 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 100,009 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 99,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 98,160 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2018 92,601 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 92,601 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 89,043 miles

child seat fitted n/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fittings

Fail 15 Nov 2017 89,043 miles

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

child seat fitted n/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fittings

Pass 26 Nov 2016 86,304 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,679 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,561 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 80,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,724 miles

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 25 May 2012 62,205 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 62,204 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,456 miles

Small stone chips all over windscreen

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of body/sills

Fail 14 Jun 2010 54,455 miles

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

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

Small stone chips all over windscreen

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of body/sills

Pass 26 May 2009 48,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 38,761 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,969 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 24,016 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 DJY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 M3 DJY, 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 M3 DJY registered?

M3 DJY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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