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MH02 FHF

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

153,657 mi
Last recorded153,657 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 FHF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 153,657 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 142,725 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 142,725 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 130,324 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 118,743 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 115,993 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 115,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 113,096 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 108,036 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 103,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 103,340 miles

fuel tank cap rubber seal split

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner/outer edges

o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge, and worn bald on outer edge

Fail 4 Oct 2017 103,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank cap rubber seal split

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner/outer edges

o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge, and worn bald on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,030 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 102,030 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,782 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 100,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 97,766 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 97,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,360 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,664 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 90,642 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 87,911 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 82,731 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 82,726 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 74,181 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,636 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 63,439 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,142 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,058 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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MH02 FHF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MH02 FHF, 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 MH02 FHF registered?

MH02 FHF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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