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RJ02 VMM

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,109 mi
Last recorded76,109 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 76,109 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 76,001 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 75,983 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 75,909 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,827 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 75,827 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,789 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 75,631 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 75,474 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,318 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,999 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 73,105 miles

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

rear view mirror deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,703 miles

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

exhaust system surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust section deteriorated

nearside and offside rear shock absorber top mounting bushes worn

Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust section starting to deteriorate

nearside and offside rear shock absorber top mounting bushes starting to wear

Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,887 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,580 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,680 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,458 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,302 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,489 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)

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 VMM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VMM, 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 RJ02 VMM registered?

RJ02 VMM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is RJ02 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ02 VMM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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