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V1 DJT

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,109 mi
Last recorded35,109 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 DJT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 35,109 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

SILL KIT FITTED

Pass 25 Feb 2025 34,967 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear differential damp

Pass 27 Feb 2024 34,772 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 33,801 miles

Rear Differential Damp

Pass 24 Mar 2021 33,035 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 25 Feb 2020 32,991 miles

Offside Rear handbrake lazy

Pass 25 Feb 2019 32,830 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2018 32,133 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,612 miles

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

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

engine mangement light on dash

Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,494 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,534 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 29,636 miles

n/s/f tyre worn edges

rear tyres worn edges

Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,648 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate marked

Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,558 miles

n/s/f tyre misshaped wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,884 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 16,683 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 16,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V1 DJT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V1 DJT, 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 V1 DJT registered?

V1 DJT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is V1 DJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 DJT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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