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RG02 OZW

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,723 mi
Last recorded126,723 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 OZW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 126,723 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 126,342 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 125,998 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 125,654 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 125,151 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 124,010 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 123,997 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 123,194 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 123,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 121,735 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel rim has a weld repair

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,358 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 115,310 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 110,234 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 110,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 100,610 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 93,739 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 93,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,900 miles

Minor damage NSF pad sensor wire

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 76,818 miles

Headlamp auto leveling sensor not attached to wishbone

Light scratch on windscreen in A zone

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,265 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 59,822 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,373 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 44,507 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,145 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2007 44,098 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,472 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,472 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 37,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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RG02 OZW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RG02 OZW, 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 RG02 OZW registered?

RG02 OZW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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