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PE02 TZZ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,455 mi
Last recorded104,455 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 TZZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 104,455 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 104,448 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 104,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 104,399 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 103,950 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 103,922 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 103,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,101 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 103,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 100,081 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,420 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 95,414 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 87,892 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,581 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,586 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,488 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,500 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,825 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 60,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 54,795 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 54,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 34,332 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 34,332 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre feathered on outer edge.

Pass 6 Jul 2005 25,752 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 25,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 TZZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZZ, 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 PE02 TZZ registered?

PE02 TZZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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