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M3 XOJ

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,812 mi
Last recorded85,812 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XOJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 85,812 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 85,563 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 85,563 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 84,494 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 84,218 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 83,105 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 81,540 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 75,449 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,198 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,722 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,604 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 46,827 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock top mount worn

rear diff oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 46,820 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock top mount worn

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,458 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,577 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front inner brake pad is getting low.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,761 miles

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

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

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

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)

rear tyre size = 255/40ZR18Y

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,277 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

damage nearside front wheel rim.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,886 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread but has not deflated

o/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread but has not deflated

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 XOJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 XOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 XOJ registered?

M3 XOJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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