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MA02 HCJ

2002 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,731 mi
Last recorded101,731 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 HCJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 101,731 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 99,903 miles

•Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

•Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 98,038 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 98,030 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard both (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 97,528 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 96,332 miles

Offside Front ball joint boot split

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,950 miles

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

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

oil leak

windscreen cracked not affecting the view

Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,549 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside lower wingscreen cracked not affecting the view

Fail 14 Apr 2015 89,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside lower wingscreen cracked not affecting the view

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres worn

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 72,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,589 miles

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

Subwoofer fitted unable to check rear boot

both number plates have picture printed on the side

Fail 19 Jun 2012 71,584 miles

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

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

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

Subwoofer fitted unable to check rear boot

both number plates have picture printed on the side

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,737 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 68,725 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

advice n/s/f tyre on cuts not deep enough to reach cords.

advice n/s/r tyre on cuts noot deep enough to reach cords.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,066 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 Apr 2008 83,832 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 73,984 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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 58,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MA02 HCJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MA02 HCJ, 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 MA02 HCJ registered?

MA02 HCJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is MA02 HCJ safe to buy?

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