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SE02 VDO

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,821 mi
Last recorded108,821 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 VDO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 108,821 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 108,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake has a lot of travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 100,859 miles

fuel cap seal cracking.

Pass 20 Feb 2024 93,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 84,594 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 84,521 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 82,035 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 81,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fluid leak from boot area

o/s/f brake heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

fluid leak from boot area

o/s/f brake heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2013 79,161 miles

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

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

near side front tyre slight wear

Fail 15 Aug 2013 79,160 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side front tyre slight wear

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 77,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 71,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

head lamp self adjustment broken

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,238 miles

head lamp self adjustment broken

Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,832 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,986 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,431 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 57,056 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,644 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,904 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 32,966 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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SE02 VDO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SE02 VDO, 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 SE02 VDO registered?

SE02 VDO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is SE02 VDO safe to buy?

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