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MD02 VNM

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,414 mi
Last recorded113,414 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 VNM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 113,414 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 113,379 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 113,379 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 113,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 113,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2016 106,877 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 102,915 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 98,481 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust clamp at rear in poor condition. exhaust secure at time of test.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 98,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust clamp at rear in poor condition. exhaust secure at time of test.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,934 miles

advise offside rear tyre nailed in inner shoulder! advise replacement!

Fail 5 Mar 2013 92,934 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

advise offside rear tyre nailed in inner shoulder! advise replacement!

Pass 3 Mar 2012 89,062 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 89,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 85,608 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 85,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 82,281 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 76,864 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,862 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,130 miles

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

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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MD02 VNM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MD02 VNM, 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 MD02 VNM registered?

MD02 VNM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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