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RJ02 HHD

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,003 mi
Last recorded104,003 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 HHD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 104,003 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 103,283 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 102,509 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 101,616 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 100,509 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,665 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 93,098 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 91,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 9 May 2016 88,416 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,892 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 82,330 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 77,208 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2012 71,898 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 65,295 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2010 62,492 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 60,075 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre has cut

Pass 8 May 2008 56,060 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 56,055 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 56,052 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2007 53,622 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 49,801 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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RJ02 HHD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RJ02 HHD, 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 RJ02 HHD registered?

RJ02 HHD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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