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VU02 GGP

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,657 mi
Last recorded125,657 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 GGP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 125,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust joint bolts missing

Fail 24 Apr 2025 125,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust joint bolts missing

Pass 12 Dec 2023 125,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 125,495 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Siezed (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 124,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap rubber deteriorated but still functioning as intended

Fail 23 Apr 2021 124,642 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap rubber deteriorated but still functioning as intended

Pass 27 Apr 2020 124,126 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp illuminated

fuel cap sealing device slightly perished

Fail 23 Apr 2020 124,126 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp illuminated

fuel cap sealing device slightly perished

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Nov 2018 121,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper mounting bearing deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 121,087 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper mounting bearing deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 116,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 116,817 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 113,380 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 107,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,450 miles

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

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

left headlamp has water on inside of lens reducing light output slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,746 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 16 Nov 2012 84,024 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,622 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 80,183 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 76,324 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 69,929 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 69,929 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 62,879 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,035 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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VU02 GGP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VU02 GGP, 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 VU02 GGP registered?

VU02 GGP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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