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V2 SUK

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,925 mi
Last recorded94,925 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 SUK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 94,925 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 94,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 94,820 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 94,647 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 94,250 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 94,102 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 93,800 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 93,374 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,901 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,576 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 92,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 91,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 91,498 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 88,170 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 88,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,830 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 84,334 miles

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

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 14 Dec 2010 78,446 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 78,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 71,817 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 69,304 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 63,276 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,643 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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V2 SUK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V2 SUK, 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 V2 SUK registered?

V2 SUK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is V2 SUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V2 SUK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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