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RY02 WKX

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,142 mi
Last recorded145,142 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 WKX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 145,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 142,828 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 139,051 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 132,980 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 127,131 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front park brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 127,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front park brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 122,417 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 122,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 116,992 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 111,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 111,128 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 104,267 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 102,098 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 102,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 101,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 92,593 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 20 May 2010 84,905 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 84,806 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,514 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 74,514 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)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 66,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 52,252 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,454 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,268 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 41,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RY02 WKX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RY02 WKX, 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 RY02 WKX registered?

RY02 WKX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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