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PY02 UOC

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,647 mi
Last recorded105,647 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 UOC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 105,647 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 105,632 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 105,554 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 105,432 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 105,299 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 104,967 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 104,390 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 103,687 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 102,710 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 102,072 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 100,591 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 99,495 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 98,000 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 93,672 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S front to back metal brake pipes by fuel tank

Pass 24 Nov 2011 88,696 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 80,191 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 80,126 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 80,108 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 77,383 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 75,898 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 67,845 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 67,743 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 57,440 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,116 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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PY02 UOC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PY02 UOC, 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 PY02 UOC registered?

PY02 UOC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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The MOT history for PY02 UOC shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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