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M3 EXJ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

126,186 mi
Last recorded126,186 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 EXJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 126,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side and off side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side and off side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 125,847 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyres damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 125,186 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 124,833 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 124,066 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 124,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 122,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 120,495 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some coponents

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge tyre also perished around tread edges & sidewall split/cut (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished around tread edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & tyre perished around tread edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cut/split & tyre perished around tread edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 120,495 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some coponents

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge tyre also perished around tread edges & sidewall split/cut (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished around tread edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & tyre perished around tread edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cut/split & tyre perished around tread edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 117,715 miles

both rear tyres cut sidewalls

exhaust rusty

front discs lipped

nsf tyre cut sidewalls

tpms light on

Fail 7 Apr 2017 117,712 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear tyres cut sidewalls

exhaust rusty

front discs lipped

nsf tyre cut sidewalls

tpms light on

Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,552 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 115,188 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 109,011 miles

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

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

large crack in windscreen but not seriously affecting view to front from drivers seat

petrol cap washer perished

Fail 29 Nov 2013 109,011 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

large crack in windscreen but not seriously affecting view to front from drivers seat

petrol cap washer perished

Pass 24 Nov 2012 103,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

screen damage to lower left screen in zone "B" but not in direct drivers vision

Fail 17 Nov 2012 103,028 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

screen damage to lower left screen in zone "B" but not in direct drivers vision

Pass 12 Dec 2011 96,594 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 96,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edge

front headlamp self levler broken

Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,353 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 88,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 79,150 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,825 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 67,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,193 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,203 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads look low

tyres wearing on out side edges

under tray fitted

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 EXJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M3 EXJ, 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 EXJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is M3 EXJ safe to buy?

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