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VX02 XZB

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,503 mi
Last recorded74,503 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 XZB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 74,503 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 70,114 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 69,527 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 68,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 67,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface heat cracks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface heat cracks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 66,616 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,809 miles

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly binding (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 65,100 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,963 miles

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

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

Offside driveshaft diff seal leaking

Propshaft diff seal leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,902 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,560 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,458 miles

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

FRONT DISCS WEARING

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

O/S/F STEERING RACK END PLAY

REAR DISCS WEARING

Fail 24 Mar 2011 49,451 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

FRONT DISCS WEARING

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

O/S/F STEERING RACK END PLAY

REAR DISCS WEARING

Pass 20 Mar 2010 42,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,127 miles

Front 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 Feb 2008 30,169 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,665 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 24,665 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,838 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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VX02 XZB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

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

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