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SP02 WTK

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,417 mi
Last recorded161,417 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 WTK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 161,417 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link gaitor - perished/splitting

Nearside park brake effort - low

Pass 18 Jan 2025 160,837 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link gaitor - splitting

Nearside park brake effort low

Offside Rear Outer body cill/jacking point - weak/corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 160,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 160,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 157,918 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 154,758 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 152,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 152,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 150,656 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 150,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 139,225 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 132,852 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 123,389 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 116,934 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 114,814 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 111,791 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 26 Nov 2013 111,778 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 27 Nov 2012 105,418 miles

front tyres on 3mm

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 5 Dec 2011 98,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2010 97,961 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 97,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 96,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

headlamp adjuster bracket broken

Pass 24 Oct 2009 78,585 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

plastic outer sill underbody and under arch covers fitted

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

vehicle tested in wet conditions

both front tyres just on legal limit and completely bald on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2008 14,925 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2008 14,925 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,879 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,206 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,798 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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SP02 WTK 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 SP02 WTK, 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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SP02 WTK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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