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PF02 UHE

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,551 mi
Last recorded89,551 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 UHE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 89,551 miles

fuel cap seal cracking/splitting

handbrake has travel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

slight tightness to nearside front brake

Fail 16 Sep 2025 89,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracking/splitting

handbrake has travel

slight tightness to nearside front brake

Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,065 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 72,908 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 72,623 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 72,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 71,877 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 71,065 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 70,933 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 70,019 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 69,922 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,653 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both side. (3.7.B.6b)

under car fitted plastic cover.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 69,653 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both side. (3.7.B.6b)

under car fitted plastic cover.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 69,475 miles

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

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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PF02 UHE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PF02 UHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF02 UHE registered?

PF02 UHE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is PF02 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF02 UHE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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