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VX02 BAU

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,293 mi
Last recorded114,293 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 BAU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 114,293 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 113,674 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 112,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 111,406 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 111,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 111,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 110,321 miles

has had flexable brake pipes front to rear

Fail 28 May 2020 110,321 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

has had flexable brake pipes front to rear

Pass 16 Apr 2019 109,719 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 109,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 107,412 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 103,641 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 95,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre worn on the edge

Pass 28 Apr 2012 93,300 miles

centre to rear exhaust exhaust flange cracked

near side rear road wheel has been repaired

Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,838 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 2-3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2010 80,972 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,965 miles

front brake discs and pads getting worn.

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 17 Apr 2009 74,954 miles

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

front brake discs and pads getting worn.

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,188 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 61,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 45,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VX02 BAU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VX02 BAU, 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 VX02 BAU registered?

VX02 BAU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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