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MJ02 WTW

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,117 mi
Last recorded150,117 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 WTW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 150,117 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 149,662 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 148,881 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 148,862 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 147,886 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 147,773 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 146,865 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 135,962 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 135,962 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 134,738 miles

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

engine cover fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 134,737 miles

Nearside 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 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

engine cover fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 128,130 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 117,366 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 112,285 miles

engine slight oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 104,410 miles

Oil leak

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 12 Aug 2011 95,519 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 98,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 89,006 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 76,908 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

rear exhust clamp is badly corroding but secure

Fail 10 Aug 2009 76,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

rear exhust clamp is badly corroding but secure

Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,713 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 55,771 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 55,771 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,448 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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MJ02 WTW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MJ02 WTW, 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 MJ02 WTW registered?

MJ02 WTW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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