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PE02 CPU

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,785 mi
Last recorded98,785 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 CPU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 98,785 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 98,785 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,653 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 98,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 97,856 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 96,071 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 94,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

all four brake discs corroded/pitted

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Fail 2 Dec 2016 94,376 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

all four brake discs corroded/pitted

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,618 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 92,618 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,712 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 89,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front tyre worn and perished on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2013 85,388 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s rear tyres getting low tred

Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,820 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 75,429 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,278 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 62,914 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 62,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,219 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 57,219 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,363 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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PE02 CPU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PE02 CPU, 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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PE02 CPU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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